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Tsuru no Sato Monogatari

2025 · 40 min
2.0 / 10 · TMDB

Masato returns to his hometown after his father's death to deal with the inheritance—an abandoned field the locals believe is cursed. Instead of the expected peace, he uncovers an old legend about a crane that brings luck to whoever can see it. Skeptical at first, Masato begins noticing strange signs: a lone bird circles the field at dawn, and an ancient scroll with his name is kept at the local shrine. Gradually, his urban cynicism gives way to curiosity, and he decides to spend a night on the field, unaware that this choice will forever alter not only his life but the fate of the entire village. Neighbors, initially distrustful, start sharing their stories, each adding a new piece to the puzzle. It turns out the field holds not a curse, but a forgotten vow, and Masato is the last one who can fulfill it.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 鶴の里物語
Year 2025
Country Japan
Director Takafumi Ohashi
Runtime 40 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes)

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The directorial approach relies on minimalism: long static landscape shots alternate with close-ups of faces conveying the unspoken. The camera moves leisurely, like the breath of a sleeping field, allowing the viewer to absorb every detail.

What lingers after viewing is a gentle melancholy mixed with hope, as if you've visited that very place where time flows differently. Here, silence becomes a character, and simplicity—the main drama. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Takafumi Ohashi

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