Guardians of the Harvest

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The Suwa Basin is a huge depression created when the earth was torn apart long ago. A deer sacrifice festival has been held here since ancient times, a ritual handed down from Suwa Taisha, the main shrine of the 10,000 Suwa shrines across the country. What do deer mean to the people of this region?

Released: 2025-01-02

Duration: 1h 38m

Genre: Documentary

Country: Japan

Director: Riko Hiro

Writer: Ana Nogueira

Cast: Mamiko Noto, Seikō Itō

Production: Visual Folklore