In Between Mountains And Oceans (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, In Between Mountains And Oceans is a documentary film directed by Masaaki Miyazawa, running about 79 minutes. “For a thousand years, Japanese have lived in this forest. A thousand years from now, what will you leave behind?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.

Who’s in it. In Between Mountains And Oceans stars Takeshi Kitano as Himself, Shinnyo Kawai as Himself, Kengo Kuma as Himself and Mitsuo Ogawa as Himself, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Between Mountains And Oceans page.

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