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Kamataki

2005 · 110 min Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

A young Canadian arrives in Japan to scatter his uncle's ashes. The city is a blur of neon and noise, a world away from his quiet grief. His uncle's final wish binds him to a master potter, a man of few words and ancient techniques. In the heat of the kiln and the silence of the workshop, a stubborn young man learns that some things must be broken to be made whole. A 2005 drama about the quiet, fiery transformation of an artist and a soul.

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Year 2005
Country Japan, Canada
Genre Drama
Director Claude Gagnon
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (3 votes)

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Claude Gagnon directs with a patient, observational eye, framing the pottery workshop as a sanctuary of quiet ritual. The film's rhythm mirrors the deliberate, physical process of shaping clay, making atmosphere its true protagonist.

It's for viewers seeking a contemplative escape, a study of grief expressed through craft rather than words. You'll feel the gradual, silent transfer of knowledge and peace. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Claude Gagnon

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