NIKUKAMI

WAIFF Kyoto places the story in a country resembling old Japan. People are locked in constant conflict—some fighting to survive, others to protect those close to them—while hatred appears to spread without limit.

The jury singled out the film’s visual stability, beautiful character design and the force of its movement between revenge and forgiveness. Because the official synopsis does not disclose further plot details, this card keeps its focus on the conflict-ridden world, visual intensity and the protagonist’s emotional drive.