A city man moves to the mountains and discovers ducks have more wisdom than his therapist.
Cinematography
Mountain mist and rice paddies shot like they're judging your apartment.
Acting
Akira Emoto's face holds entire monologues in silence.
Director
Makoto Shiina
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Japan's 1990s 'return to nature' cinema wave, reacting against bubble economy burnout.
Director Makoto Shiina cast actual villagers; the duck was locally famous and reportedly ate better than the crew.
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