The Tale of Iya
Directed by Tetsuichirô Tsuta
Produced by Nikoniko Film
A contemplative rural drama about the collision between modern development and traditional mountain life, told through the quiet transformation of an outsider drawn into a community's spiritual connection to nature.
As a tunnel construction project threatens the natural order of one of Japan's last untouched regions, an old man and his granddaughter Haruna's humble lifestyle begins to influence the outlook of a man from Tokyo.
Essence
Ensemble
Like The Tale of Iya
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Tale of Iya
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Tale of Iya, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Tale of Iya, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Tale of Iya, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
