Year: 2017
Country: Japan
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Cast: Masato Sakai, Mitsuki Takahata, Shin'ichi Tsutsumi, Sakura Andô, Min Tanaka, Tamao Nakamura, Jun Kunimura
Genre: drama, fantasy, comedy
Runtime: 129 min.
Age: 12+
The ancient capital of Kamakura is a town where nonhumans including ghosts, demons, gods and buddhas live alongside people. Akiko (Takahata Mitsuki) is a young bride who marries into the family of mystery writer Isshiki Masakazu (Sakai Masato), who lives in Kamakura. Akiko is surprised by the unusual town, but she enjoys her life as a newlywed. However, a trifling incident results in her spirit being swept away to the underworld.
Live-action fantasy spectacle based on Saigan Ryohei's bestselling comic and directed by Yamazaki Takashi as a follow up to the «ALWAYS – Sunset on Third Street» series.
Awards & Festivals:
Awards of the Japanese Academy nomination – Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Lighting