Ainu Puri (2024)
• December 14th, 2024 • 1h 26min
Documentary
Overview
Shigeki, one of the Ainu people of northern Japan, follows the traditions of his ancestors and teaches his son Motoki about their heritage. But how can old customs be revived after centuries of suppression?
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