MOUNTAIN WOMAN // TAKESHI FUKUNAGA
Late 18th century, Tohoku. In a village suffering from famine caused by cold weather, young Rin and her family survive through dirty works. In spite of disdain from the villagers, she draws strength from the looming presence of Mt. Hayachine, where the spirits of all humans are said to ascend after passing. One day, her father, Ihei, causes an uproar that shakes the whole village. In order to protect her family, Rin takes the blame and leaves the village. Wandering deep into the mountains to its forbidden realm, she encounters a mysterious being.
STARRING: ANNA YAMADA // MIRAI MORIYAMA // MASATOSHI NAGASE // RYUTARO NINOMIYA // TOKO MIURA
