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The Birth of Saké
7.2 / 10• 2015• 1h 30m•NR• Japanese
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Erik Shirai's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Birth of Saké is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
