

The movie is based on the true story of Takumi Asakawa - a Japanese man who entered Korea during the country's occupation by Japan. Takumi Asakawa became captivated by Korean culture and championed the value of such items as the traditional white Korean porcelain.

Hisashi Yoshizawa
Asakawa Takumi
Lead
Bae Soo-bin
Cheong-rim

Narumi Konno
Yuan Hui

Shun Shioya
Muneyoshi Yanagi

Ren Osugi
Nohira

Yoji Tanaka
Machida

Satomi Tezuka
Kei Asakawa

Keisuke Horibe
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Banmei Takahashi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Way: Man of the White Porcelain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”