The Path of Soul
能樂師的女兒
“Beyond the body, face your soul”
Synopsis
Shifting his lens from Cantonese opera to Japanese Noh drama, documentary filmmaker Cheuk Cheung continues his exploration of complex gender issues ingrained in traditional theatres. For seven centuries, only the male body has been granted the privilege to inhabit this highly stylised art form that embraces spirituality in subtle movements. The film traces the journey of third-generation Noh performer Uzawa Hikaru, a young woman who makes her presence in the male-dominated space; yet behind the mask lies a daughter yearning to seek a resolution beyond her mother’s path – a quest to fuse body and soul in pursuit of the profoundly mysterious aesthetic.
Top Cast
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Hong Kong International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheuk Cheung
- Original Title
- 能樂師的女兒
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Pica Pica Media Limited, A Priori Image, Documentary Japan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheuk Cheung
Catherine Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Cheuk Cheung
Director
Catherine Chan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Path of Soul
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What is The Path of Soul about?
Shifting his lens from Cantonese opera to Japanese Noh drama, documentary filmmaker Cheuk Cheung continues his exploration of complex gender issues ingrained in traditional theatres. For seven centuries, only the male body has been granted the privilege to inhabit this highly stylised art form that embraces spirituality in subtle movements. The film traces the journey of third-generation Noh performer Uzawa Hikaru, a young woman who makes her presence in the male-dominated space; yet behind the mask lies a daughter yearning to seek a resolution beyond her mother’s path – a quest to fuse body and soul in pursuit of the profoundly mysterious aesthetic.
Who directed The Path of Soul?
The Path of Soul was directed by Cheuk Cheung.
Who stars in The Path of Soul?
The principal cast of The Path of Soul includes Hikaru Uzawa, Hisa Uzawa.
When was The Path of Soul released and how long is it?
The Path of Soul was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.