Marina Tsukada

The complex substance of human beings living with contradictions is not scented beyond oblivion, but is roasted through the main character in the movie. The words drawn from us looking at it will also come from deep-rooted realms. Something that you don't even notice will attract a sense of discomfort ... "Returning Basho" leaves a sound that is as close as possible to the feeling of returning to me. Winner of the 36th Pia Film Festival.

Satoko is a high school student. She has a caring family and close friends. Her life seems comfortable, but she has an eating disorder. Satoko's anxiety gets worse as well. Because of this, Satoko's relationship with her family and friends becomes strained. One day, Satoko meets a woman, Maki, on the street and gets close to her.

Mitsuki lives in her own world, writing her novel or listening to idol singer songs. She also secretly admires her fellow student but can’t bring herself to talk to him. Her only escape is to retreat into her own world and lose herself in music.