Overview
Depicts the life of a family in a remote Japanese timber village. Family head Tahara Kozo lives with his mother Sachiko, wife Yasuyo, nephew Eisuke and young daughter Michiru. Economic recession and failed development plans cause tragedy in the family.
Fun facts
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Series
Part of the J・MOVIE・WARS series
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Masaki Tamura
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Naomi KawaseWriter
- Original title
- 萌の朱雀
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 1, 1997
- Original language
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
Production
Cast
Videos
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