Tatsuo, a gruff-mannered woodsman who lives in the mountains near a Japanese coastal town, refuses to sell his land for a planned tourist theme park – the only resident to oppose the project.
Director: Mitsuo Yanagimachi.
Writer: Kenji Nakagami.
Stars: Kinya Kitaoji, Kiwako Taichi, Norihei Miki, Junko Miyashita, Ryota Nakamoto, Aiko Morishita, Rikiya Yasuoka, Kenzo Kaneko, Sachiko Matsushita, Aoi Nakajima, Gozo Soma, Kin Sugai, Masako Yagi. AKA Fire Festival / 火まつり
many many thanks for this rare gem
Amazing film. Has stayed with me since seeing it in college in 1993, 28 years ago! Possibly one of the best intro films for Japanese cinema.