Movie

Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura

2017 · 129 min

A gentle, whimsical fantasy that blends cozy small-town charm with a heartfelt journey into the afterlife.

Overview: Set in an alternate universe, the ancient capital of Kamakura is a vibrant town where fantastical creatures live alongside humans. Akiko is a cheerful publishing assistant who moves into town after marrying Masakazu, a popular mystery writer. Akiko is surprised by the unusual town but enjoys the new curiosities surrounding her. However, just as she was beginning to settle in, a trifling incident sweeps her spirit to the underworld too soon. Convinced that destiny has something else in store for his wife, Masakazu journeys into the underworld to bring back Akiko’s spirit.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, death, grief, fate
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
death
grief
fate
family
Places: small town
fantasy world
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none