Yamasong

A hypnotic, handcrafted puppet fable drifting through dreamlike CGI seascapes, more like a wordless tone poem than a story.

Directed by

Sam Koji Hale

Starring

Frank Langley, Ratna Pappert, Mark Bryan Wilson

Overview

Nani, a patchwork girl, chases a falling star and meets Shojun, a tortoise fisherman and warrior. Together, they journey through his surreal, fantastic world to the star's mountain resting place to discover its secrets. From turbulent oceans to mysterious nether spaces, 'Yamasong' is an amazing Japanese-style puppet experience placed in stunning computer-generated worlds. Set to the music of L.A. percussion band On Ensemble. The story is a metaphor for a journey across cultures and being transformed by the experience.

How it feels

Whimsical, earnest, eerie and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Exploration, identity, fate, friendship

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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