Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Destiny: Kamakura monogatari
2017, Film, 129 min, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Japanese, Japan, MoviePedia score 68
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.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki
Cast
- Masato Sakai as Isshiki Masakazu
- Mitsuki Takahata as Akiko
- Shin'ichi Tsutsumi as Honda
- Min Tanaka as Binbogami
- Jun Kunimura as Chief Daibutsu
- Hiroko Yakushimaru as Restaurant proprietor
- Tomokazu Miura as Goshiro Kotaki
- Sakura Andô as Death master
- Tamao Nakamura as Kin
- Sari Awano as Hiroko Honda
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