Mountain Woman

Mountain Woman

2023 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Late 18th century, Tohoku. An outcast girl, Rin lives in a village suffering from famine. She draws strength from Mt. Hayachine, where the spirits of humans ascend after passing.

Directed by Takeshi Fukunaga · Written by Takeshi Fukunaga

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