In Their Traces
魂のきせき
Synopsis
Sexual abuse has been characterized as a “murder of the spirit.” But is this a suffering that one person must bear alone? Beyond despair, there is hope, a faint ray of light from the spirit. A friend of the filmmaker suffers from PTSD, having flashbacks of sexual abuse. Having witnessed this, the filmmaker meets a photographer who is also a survivor and decides to make a film. The long production process lasted eight years. What is the nature of the despair, and the hope, that reside deep within these people suffering from PTSD conditions including regret, murderous impulses, depression, insomnia, detachment, and suicidal thoughts? The director appears on screen, questioning the very meaning of making this film. He tries to see light in how they live, looking upward from the depths of suffering.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeru Kobayashi
- Original Title
- 魂のきせき
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Kasama Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeru Kobayashi
Takeshi Hata
Norio Nagakura, Takeshi Hata
Department Leadership Roster
Shigeru Kobayashi
Director
Norio Nagakura
Producer
Takeshi Hata
Producer
Takeshi Hata
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In Their Traces.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Their Traces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In Their Traces about?
Sexual abuse has been characterized as a “murder of the spirit.” But is this a suffering that one person must bear alone? Beyond despair, there is hope, a faint ray of light from the spirit. A friend of the filmmaker suffers from PTSD, having flashbacks of sexual abuse. Having witnessed this, the filmmaker meets a photographer who is also a survivor and decides to make a film. The long production process lasted eight years. What is the nature of the despair, and the hope, that reside deep within these people suffering from PTSD conditions including regret, murderous impulses, depression, insomnia, detachment, and suicidal thoughts? The director appears on screen, questioning the very meaning of making this film. He tries to see light in how they live, looking upward from the depths of suffering.
Who directed In Their Traces?
In Their Traces was directed by Shigeru Kobayashi.
Who stars in In Their Traces?
The principal cast of In Their Traces includes Not specified.
When was In Their Traces released and how long is it?
In Their Traces was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.