Okiku and the World (2023)
Original title: せかいのおきく
Okiku and the World is a 2023 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Junji Sakamoto, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Haru Kuroki, Kanichiro and Sosuke Ikematsu.
Two rogue vagrants make their living as "manure men", turning the waste from the tenement toilets into fertiliser sold to local farmers. Enter Okiku, the only daughter of a fallen samurai, and amongst the overflowing piles of excrement, a well-nourished love story unfolds.
Where to watch Okiku and the World
Stream: Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel