Rina Kadô

Three Films about Coffee

In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In part one, we delve into Tokyo's famed and tantalizing food culture, exploring the role the iconic Tsukiji fish market played in Japan's culinary history. Actor Sato Takeru takes us on a journey back in time as we learn about the lives of the skilled specialists at the heart of the market and discover their unique contribution in the journey of seafood from ocean to table.

The scene is set in the year 1944, wartime Fukuoka, Japan. The Japanese Imperial Army are cornered. They decided to send students to the battlefield. On his way home from a draft check, Kanji, who is hiding his gayness, agonizes over whether he should declare his feelings for his friend Sakunosuke, who is leaving for the front lines tomorrow.

Risa has been fascinated by something since she was a child. It is a strange hill that can be seen from her house.She is so fascinated by the hill that she attempts to commune with the other world.Meanwhile, her older sister Kaori conspires with Risa's husband to poison her sister. Her husband, however, is riddled with guilt and tries to revive Risa...