

NUMANITE
1995-12-31 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
Second part of the Elements series with the motif of "water". A beautiful swamp image is displayed at the beginning. An allegorical story of sisters and lovers living at the bottom of the water is developed in an experimental narrative that does not depend on dialogue. Aesthetic images and music highlight the dazzling atmosphere.
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- Directors
- Makoto Tezuka
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- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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Miyako KodaNarrator
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