Manabu runs a ranch on a mountain in Shimane prefecture where he grew up. In his town, there is a dance called ‘KAGURA’, which is said to be the origin of kabuki. Local teenagers make their debut at the annual festival. The dance is the pride of the local community. His son, Tatsuya, is supposed to make his debut at the festival this year, but he is skipping Kagura practice. Manabu worries that his son will leave the region like many young people do. Meantime, the town decides to close the elementary school that he graduated from because of the decreasing number of children. Population decline due to the outflow of young people to cities is one of the major problems in the region. As a result, not only Kagura, but also the transmission of many traditions and crafts unique to the region, is in a critical state. A story of people who, in the midst of a region where the population drain cannot be stopped, earnestly try to live while preserving the tradition, pure as a clear stream.
The Takatsu River (2019)
Country: Japan
Ranking: #99999
Native name: 高津川
Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.
Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Alternative titles: Takatsugawa
The Takatsu River (2019)
Ranking: #99999
Native name: 高津川
Country: Japan
Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.
Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Alternative titles: Takatsugawa
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Manabu runs a ranch on a mountain in Shimane prefecture where he grew up. In his town, there is a dance called ‘KAGURA’, which is said to be the origin of kabuki. Local teenagers make their debut at the annual festival. The dance is the pride of the local community. His son, Tatsuya, is supposed to make his debut at the festival this year, but he is skipping Kagura practice. Manabu worries that his son will leave the region like many young people do. Meantime, the town decides to close the elementary school that he graduated from because of the decreasing number of children. Population decline due to the outflow of young people to cities is one of the major problems in the region. As a result, not only Kagura, but also the transmission of many traditions and crafts unique to the region, is in a critical state. A story of people who, in the midst of a region where the population drain cannot be stopped, earnestly try to live while preserving the tradition, pure as a clear stream.
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The Takatsu River (2019) Cast
Komoto Masahiro
Nishikori Yoshinari
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