directed by: Naomi Kawase, year: 2014
actors: Nijiro Murakami, Junko Abe, Miyuki Matsuda, Tetta Sugimoto

Still the Water is a Japanese film that explores themes of life, death, and the natural world. Set on the subtropical Amami-Oshima island, the story follows 16-year-olds Kaito and Kyoko as they navigate their personal struggles and budding relationship. Kaito discovers a dead body floating in the sea, leading him on a journey of self-discovery. The film beautifully captures the island's lush landscapes, intertwining them with the characters' emotional journeys, resulting in a poetic meditation on the cycles of nature.

Nature, Spirituality, Coming Of Age, Family, Mortality