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Ukabu (2023)
Director: Natsumi Yoshida
Cast: Reiko Tanaka, Haruka Imou, Shuri Suwa, Chieko Misaka
Runtime85 min
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The town where Yui lives was once surrounded by a dense forest. The forest has a legend of people being spirited away by the Tengu inhabited there. Yui remembers that 11 years ago Kayo disappeared in that forest. "Back then, I was right next to Kayo. But, why wasn't I chosen...?" Consumed in her thoughts, Yui steps into the last of the forest as if the swaying wind from the trees is calling her in...
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Ukabu, a 2023 drama film directed by Natsumi Yoshida, follows the story of Yui as she grapples with the disappearance of her friend Kayo in a forest 11 years prior. While critical reception and awards recognition for the film are currently unknown, its premise of a town's legend of people being spirited away by forest-dwelling Tengu suggests it may resonate with audiences seeking a thought-provoking drama.
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Ukabu, the 2023 drama directed by Natsumi Yoshida, offers a captivating exploration of a young woman's haunting connection to a local legend and the mysterious disappearance of her childhood friend. Yoshida's atmospheric visuals and the compelling performances by Reiko Tanaka and Haruka Imou make this a must-see for fans of thoughtful, character-driven stories.