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Plot

Legendary anime director Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Steamboy) makes his second foray into the world of live-action with this fantasy film based on a manga by Yuki Urushibara. Mushi-Shi (which was also made into an anime television series) follows a shaman named Ginko (Jo Odagiri) as he wanders feudal Japan healing people afflicted with "mushi," insect-like creatures that burrow their way into human bodies and cause mysterious illnesses. Otomo underscores the film's supernatural elements -- which borrow heavily from traditional Asian mythology -- with a slow, contemplative tone and cinematography of the lush Japanese countryside.
MPAA Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Genre(s):
Fantasy
Run Time:
131min.
Theatrical Release Date:
06/11/2007
DVD Release Date:
08/25/2009
Director(s):
Katsuhiro Otomo
Starring:
Jô Odagiri , Makiko Esumi , Nao Omori , Yu Aoi , Lily
Themes:
Haunted By the Past,Out For Revenge,Wizards and Magicians
Keywords:
infection,insects,mutant,revenge,supernatural-forces
Language:
Japanese