The Zen Diary

An essayist, he finds peace in his mountain life. His routine is pleasantly disturbed by occasional visits from Machiko, his editor and love interest, as he struggles to let go of his late wife's ashes.

Director: Yuji Nakae

Cast: Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu, Naomi Nishida, Toshinori Omi, Fumi Dan, Shōhei Hino, Tomoko Naraoka, Koihachi Takigawa

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.