The Mountain of Signs (2003)
A young woman moves to Tokyo. Her quest to find spiritual values hidden in the modern city leads her to take photographs and ends in a pilgrimage to a remote cemetery in the mountains. Shot amongst the neon lights and crowds of Tokyo and the ancient graves and forestry in the Buddhist monastery town of Koyasan, The Mountain of Signs is a film homage to the essay form of zuihitsu in traditional Japanese literature. Its nameless female protagonist illustrates her surroundings through a diaristic monologue that combines poetry and philosophy.
Director: Mika Johnson
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: August 4, 2003
Country: Japan
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mountain of Signs about?
- A young woman moves to Tokyo. Her quest to find spiritual values hidden in the modern city leads her to take photographs and ends in a pilgrimage to a remote cemetery in the mountains. Shot amongst the neon lights and crowds of Tokyo and the ancient graves and forestry in the Buddhist monastery town of Koyasan, The Mountain of Signs is a film homage to the essay form of zuihitsu in traditional Japanese literature. Its nameless female protagonist illustrates her surroundings through a diaristic monologue that combines poetry and philosophy.
- Who directed The Mountain of Signs?
- The Mountain of Signs was directed by Mika Johnson.
- How long is The Mountain of Signs?
- The Mountain of Signs has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- Where was The Mountain of Signs produced?
- The Mountain of Signs was produced in Japan.