The Takatsu River

A quiet, observant drama that lingers on fading traditions and community bonds, asking for patience and rewarding it with gentle emotional resonance.

Directed by

Yoshinari Nishikôri

Genres

Drama

Starring

Masahiro Komoto, Naho Toda, Ito Ohno

Overview

Set along the river basin of Shimane Prefeture's Takatsu River, a government-protected river, this drama portrays various people living in an area burdened by decreasing population as they carry on the tradition of "Kagura" Shinto music and dance which is said to be the roots of Kabuki. Directing from his own screenplay is Nishikori Yoshinari of Railways. Saito Manabu (Komoto Masahiro) operates a ranch on a mountain and worries his son Tatsuya (Ishikawa Raizo) has been making a habit of skipping Kagura practice. Then Manabu learns his alma mater elementary school will be closed down.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, trauma, isolation, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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