A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, encountering a peculiar tree called Charisma.
Direction
Kurosawa turns a tree into the most compelling antagonist of 1999
Acting
Yakusho's silent breakdown should be studied in acting schools
Sound
The wind becomes a character, and it's judging you
Director
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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