Profound Desires of the Gods
Dramajapanpacific islandincestremote islandtropical islandjapanese familyjapanese folklorejapanese mythologytribal peoplesexual exploitationisolated islandbrother sister relationship
A complex, mythologically-inflected drama about cultural collision and exploitation on an isolated island, where modernity confronts ancient tribal traditions and taboos.
Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.
Essence
Ensemble
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
