In Between Mountains and Oceans
“For a thousand years, Japanese have lived in this forest. A thousand years from now, what will you leave behind?”
2014•NR•1h 19m•Released
Documentary
Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.
Director
Masaaki Miyazawa
Writer
Yusuke Kamata
Languages
Japanese
Cast
Takeshi Kitano
Himself
Shinnyo Kawai
Himself
Kengo Kuma
Himself
Mitsuo Ogawa
Himself
Genmyo Ohno
Himself
Masaru Tanaka
Himself
Production
Producer
Yusuke Kamata
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