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8 Views of Lake Biwa

8 Views of Lake Biwa

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 16, 2024

Runtime

2h 5m

Genres

Drama

User Score

70%

Original Title

Biwa järve 8 nägu

Production Companies

Allfilm, Bufo

Director

Marko Raat

Description

On the shimmering shores of Europe’s otherworldly edge, two teenage girls, Hanake and her best friend are discussing their first love interest while gazing out at yachts sailing to Kyoto. They whisper prayers and poems, the language of their longings. But the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as they’re dealing with a recent disaster, with some indulging in erotic art, some in spiritual spells. It becomes clear that intimacy alone won’t help them process their loss.