The Tale of Iya (Iya Monogatari)

[timae]

I finally got to see this Saturday night after a year and a half wait since I read the first review... I was worried I might have built my expectations too high, but it turned out to be everything I had hoped and then some. The cinematography, images, and story have really stuck with me.

As someone who divides my time between rural and city life, I think this movie captures the contrast between rural and city life, locals vs outsiders, and the cycle the drives people to one way of life or the other. At about 10 minutes shy of 3hrs, there is a lot to absorb and contemplate, if that is your thing.

http://iyamonogatari.jp/contents/renewal-en.htm

Region A BD (with English subtitles!)

http://www.yesasia.com/us/the-tale-o...0-en/info.html

I have not looked at the special features yet. There is a small accordion leaflet with a map of the village/mountain included.