Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura

2017 2h 9m JA

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 38

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Synopsis

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Set in an alternate universe, the ancient capital of Kamakura is a vibrant town where fantastical creatures live alongside humans. Akiko is a cheerful publishing assistant who moves into town after marrying Masakazu, a popular mystery writer. Akiko is surprised by the unusual town but enjoys the new curiosities surrounding her. However, just as she was beginning to settle in, a trifling incident sweeps her spirit to the underworld too soon. Convinced that destiny has something else in store for his wife, Masakazu journeys into the underworld to bring back Akiko’s spirit.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Masato Sakai
Masakazu Isshiki
Mitsuki Takahata
Akiko Isshiki
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Honda
Sakura Ando
Grim Reaper
Min Tanaka
Binbogami
Tamao Nakamura
Kin
Mikako Ichikawa
Satoko Honda
Tsuyoshi Muro
Hiroshi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Writers: Takashi Yamazaki
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, shot by Kōzō Shibazaki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Naoki Sato. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Masato Sakai and Mitsuki Takahata and Shinichi Tsutsumi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6493648 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Takashi Yamazaki directs. Kōzō Shibazaki behind the camera. Naoki Sato scores. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, shot by Kōzō Shibazaki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Naoki Sato. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Masato Sakai and Mitsuki Takahata and Shinichi Tsutsumi carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6493648 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.