What if the creature from your childhood wasn't imaginary—and now it's watching you die?
As famous photographer, Yuta Suzumori's (Tatsuya Fuji) health is worsening he tells a childhood story of when he saw a kappa in his hometown village of Kitagawa.
Cinematography
Dusty village light that feels like faded photographs
Acting
Tatsuya Fuji's crumbling dignity—never showy, always devastating
Direction
Ishii blurs folklore and sci-fi until neither makes sense
Director
Tatsuya Ishii
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
