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Kodō: Tsuzumi

“Kodō One Earth Tour: Tsuzumi” premiered in 2020 as the first commemorative work in the Kodo 40th Anniversary Concert Series. In early 2021, the work was filmed for release on DVD and limited release on VOD streaming. The opening number, Dyu-Ha, was created by the late Maki Ishii, a modern composer who was introduced to the precursor of Kodo in the 1970s by conductor Seiji Ozawa. Ishii presented this piece to Kodo as a gift to congratulate the ensemble on its debut in 1981. Tsuzumi also features Ishii’s masterpiece Monochrome and other Kodo signature pieces such as O-daiko, and Yatai-bayashi, coupled with new compositions. Join Kodo as the ensemble traces its origins back to the beginning, to reflect on its history and reaffirm what has shaped Kodo today. Tsuzumi will serve as a cornerstone for Kodo’s next ground-breaking chapter.

Kodō: Tsuzumi

NR 2021
Chironnup Kamuy Iomante

In 1986, for the first time in 75 years, the "Chironnup Kamuy Iomante (the sending off of the spirit of the fox)" was held at Bihoro Pass, in Hokkaido. According to the Ainu's traditional beliefs, animals are "gods" called "Kamuy" who live in the "land of gods" ("Kamuimosiri"), but sometimes they come to the "land of humans" ("Ainumosiri"), to offer their meat and furs as gifts. The Ainu take care of them, and they eventually hold an "Iomante (spirit sending)". In this ceremony, people offer prayers, sing songs, and dance, and send the animal back to the "land of the gods" with food and souvenirs.

Chironnup Kamuy Iomante

NR 2021
Save me! One Night

Woo-yeol, So-ra's friend, calls So-ra to a motel and drinks alcohol to overcome her hardship after breaking up with her girlfriend. While talking about their breakup, they get drunk on each other and unintentionally begin to be attracted to each other. So-ra and Nara, who fall asleep while drinking, go out on a date to meet her boyfriend Ji-sung, and the two head to a motel. But Nara, who is not ready for her bed, becomes worried about her, calls Sora to explain her situation, and worries about what to do. Nara Ji-seong, who ends up sleeping, leaves the motel with Nara and Janhu and meets Sora. come face to face When So-ra goes to her country house to play, she sees Ji-sung drunk, but Ji-sung is drunk, so he can't remember her. Imagine sleeping with Sora.

Save me! One Night

2.0 2021
Anachronic Chronicles: Voyages Inside/Out Asia

With the form of remote audio conversation for its main narrative, the essay film consists of four chapters, each of which has its own focus but is also interconnected with each other. Blending voice narratives in four languages, moving images and literary texts, the film is mainly made from home video collections created in the 1990s from both filmmakers’ families, with home videos shot in the 1960s by a Hong Kong family as interludes. The film not only unfolds how East Asian families created their own image with amateur filming devices but also tells stories of migration, travelling, growing and familial relationships.​

Anachronic Chronicles: Voyages Inside/Out Asia

NR 2021
Dezico Legend of the Blue Ocean

Dezico sets out to sea on an adventure with his magical pet, Bean. The pair get separated in the dangerous ocean. While looking for Bean, Dezico has to face many difficulties on his own. Drifting along, he unexpectedly meets Chief Azure, a girl who's searching for the Heart of the Ocean. Together, they go on a fantastic adventure to the Forgetful Island where they find Wheeler, Azure's missing younger brother. In the end, Dezico reunites with Bean and does a lot of growing up along the way.

Dezico Legend of the Blue Ocean

NR 2021
Konigiri-Kun Parasol

Konigiri-kun is an energetic rice ball boy, with a triangular body and a sesame salt head. He goes to the birthday party of his friend, Mini Tomato. Believe it or not, his home is the highest point of a high-rise apartment! They get straight into a gondola and head off! Good heavens! The roof next door has been blown away by the winds! Ms. Tori (bird) desperately tries to protect her children, but neither the rain, nor the wind are stopping. But everything’s okay because Konigiri-kun is coming with his parasol to help!

Konigiri-Kun Parasol

NR 2021
Noprobland

1. On his first day of work, Omar was notified of the delay saying his job is yet to be confirmed. He tries to find work for his family who is in desperate need to make ends meet. 2. Adnan is cast in an indie film with an excellent opportunity. He will be playing the role of a child who has never met a Middle Eastern man. 3. It's the day of the 'Refugee Kickboxer' Aska's first match in Korea. Is he one step closer to his dream? Will there be a bright future waiting for him if he win's the match? Can he live well in Korea? A precious day for three Yemeni refugee applicants in Jeju, perhaps even trivial.

Noprobland

NR 2021
Her Family Has No Problem

Kyong-suk’s family has no a peaceful day: mother-in-law uncomfortable with aging, husband never contributing to the family economy, uncle who only cares about getting money out of the family, son who tried to commit suicide without adapting to military life, at last daughter of the middle school girl who rebelled against everything. There is none to help her at home. She stays in a hard routine, relying on her faith. Nonetheless, "Her Family Has No Problem" does not worry about the family that is in danger of collapsing. It does not insist on the recovery of the threatened family system. Though all of the family members are disrespectful and close to a burden that cannot be handled for Kyong-suk, there is an invisible force that keep the family from being broken up.

Her Family Has No Problem

NR 2021
The Great Learning

At Tsinghua University's campus, four people are standing at the intersection of their lives. Among them, there are those who just passed the college entrance examination, the first-generation of post-00 college students who entered their favorite universities with twists and turns , some are leaving their ivory towers, PhD graduates facing difficult choices and some have returned from the United States to enter Tsinghua University. Young teachers are full of "viewing the sky" ideal but face challenges, there are old academicians who still stand behind lectern after their retirement. The film tells the life ideals of the four Tsinghua people and the eternal youth that belongs to this university behind them.

The Great Learning

2.0 2021