Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain
小屋番 八ヶ岳に生きる 劇場版
Synopsis
Journey through Japan's Yatsugatake mountain range, spanning Nagano and Yamanashi, alongside renowned mountain photographer Tetsuo Kikuchi. Captured by filmmakers devoted to the mountains, the film presents breathtaking imagery and an intimate portrait of the koyaban-mountain lodge keepers whose quiet yet powerful lives leave a lasting impression. Shaped by nature and guided by a rhythm beyond human control, the koyaban's voices quietly resonate with us, reflecting on how we live today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TBS Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinya Fukazawa
- Original Title
- 小屋番 八ヶ岳に生きる 劇場版
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- TBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinya Fukazawa
Shinya Fukazawa
Department Leadership Roster
Shinya Fukazawa
Director
Shinya Fukazawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain
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What is Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain about?
Journey through Japan's Yatsugatake mountain range, spanning Nagano and Yamanashi, alongside renowned mountain photographer Tetsuo Kikuchi. Captured by filmmakers devoted to the mountains, the film presents breathtaking imagery and an intimate portrait of the koyaban-mountain lodge keepers whose quiet yet powerful lives leave a lasting impression. Shaped by nature and guided by a rhythm beyond human control, the koyaban's voices quietly resonate with us, reflecting on how we live today.
Who directed Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain?
Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain was directed by Shinya Fukazawa.
Who stars in Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain?
The principal cast of Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain includes Tetsuo Kikuchi, Koji Higashino, Maki Issô.
When was Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain released and how long is it?
Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.