Masatoshi Nagase, Lili Taylor, Fisher Stevens, Gísli Halldórsson

Hirata finds himself canceling his vacation plans to Hawaii when his grandfather reminds him of his duty to his parents. Seven years earlier, Hirata's parents had been killed in an accident in Iceland...( read more  read more... ) and Japanese tradition holds that their souls will not be at ease until the proper ceremonies have been performed. Thus, Hirata sets out on a journey, a quest to the river where his parents perished. Along the way, in this Icelandic-Japanese road movie, he encounters many difficulties, tough situations, and odd people in the land of fire and ice. Fridrik Thor Fridriksson's vision infuses Iceland's stark and beautiful landscape with a haunting spirituality.

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Unrated, 85 min.

Directed by: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Release Date: September 13, 1995

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  • October 2, 2009
    This is a very quirky film, a word I hate to use but it seems truly apt in describing this movie. I liked it very much, it?s quite beautiful at times and there certainly isn't another film like it!
  • August 25, 2008
    One of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. The scenery in Iceland is stunning; I've wanted to travel there ever since. The story is very moving too.
  • May 2, 2008
    good but not great. juxtaposes japanese, icelandic, and american culture.
  • June 20, 2007
    awful film. nothing gripping, nothing moving, nothing entertaining. this film moves ramdomly along a series of unrelated events. nothing is explained, nothing makes sense or even inspires. an obvious attempt to explore elements of icelandic culture through various means, all poor...( read more)ly executed. a waste of my and everyone elses time.
  • December 20, 2006
    Simple and refreshing. Indeed.

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