Japan,
2006, 131 min
Directed by:
Katsuhiro ŌtomoScreenplay:
Katsuhiro ŌtomoCinematography:
柴主高秀Composer:
Kuniaki HaishimaPlots(1)
MUSHI-SHI (which was also made into an anime television series) follows a shaman named Ginko (Jo Odagiri) as he wanders feudal Japan healing people afflicted with "mushi," insect-like creatures that burrow their way into human bodies and cause mysterious illnesses. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Venice Film Festival
- 2006 - Katsuhiro Ōtomo (Golden Lion for Best Film)
Sitges Film Festival
- 2007 - Kuniaki Haishima (Best Music)
- 2007 - Best Special Effects