Synopsis

Directed by the “King of Cult” Teruo Ishii, this anthology adapts four short stories by Yoshiharu Tsuge, transporting the audience into his surreal universe. The journey begins with a quirky landlord who claims to communicate with birds, followed by a young woman who gives birth to crimson flowers. Next, we meet a visitor in a ghostly village who is mistaken for the local innkeeper. The collection concludes with a hapless young man hoping to strike it rich by publishing a town guide funded by ad sales. Each tale encapsulates the signature, dreamlike absurdity of Tsuge's work, evoking a uniquely atmospheric experience.

Best Supporting Actress, Best Film Score, and Special Prize, Yokohama Film Festival