Nishi Yoshino Village in Nara. A small village suffering from depopulation due to the depressed economy in forestry.
Awards & Festivals:
Cannes Film Festival – Golden Camera
Mainichi Film Concours – Best Cinematography
Rotterdam International Film Festival – FIPRESCI Prize
Amiens International Film Festival – Golden Unicorn (Best Film)
Singapore International Film Festival – Silver Screen Award (Best Actress)
Toronto International Film Festival – participation
Chicago International Film Festival – participation
Valladolid International Film Festival – participation