Sketches of Myahk
スケッチ・オブ・ミャーク
Synopsis
A powerful documentary about the ancient songs that have been sung and passed down from generation to generation, and the people who pass them on! The fire of the rituals has been passed down from person to person for centuries, and the tsukasamma (divine maidens) offer up the 'divine song' with their wishes for life. 90+ year old women travel to Tokyo to sing the 'divine song' with all their might to a concert hall full of people. The director, Koichi Onishi, follows the hidden rituals of the island and stays close to the old people who knew the time when life, faith and song were one, vividly projecting the miraculous island of Myaak, where the original life still remains. Miyako Island, Okinawa - Myaak. We are struck by the shock that such a rich world existed, and by a strange nostalgia.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koichi Onishi
- Original Title
- スケッチ・オブ・ミャーク
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koichi Onishi
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Koichi Onishi
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What is Sketches of Myahk about?
A powerful documentary about the ancient songs that have been sung and passed down from generation to generation, and the people who pass them on! The fire of the rituals has been passed down from person to person for centuries, and the tsukasamma (divine maidens) offer up the 'divine song' with their wishes for life. 90+ year old women travel to Tokyo to sing the 'divine song' with all their might to a concert hall full of people. The director, Koichi Onishi, follows the hidden rituals of the island and stays close to the old people who knew the time when life, faith and song were one, vividly projecting the miraculous island of Myaak, where the original life still remains. Miyako Island, Okinawa - Myaak. We are struck by the shock that such a rich world existed, and by a strange nostalgia.
Who directed Sketches of Myahk?
Sketches of Myahk was directed by Koichi Onishi.
Who stars in Sketches of Myahk?
The principal cast of Sketches of Myahk includes Toyo Nagasaki, Matsu Takara, Kiyo Murayama, Sada Tomori, Kimi Motomura.
When was Sketches of Myahk released and how long is it?
Sketches of Myahk was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.