Shigeki, one of the Ainu people of northern Japan, follows the traditions of his ancestors and teaches his son Motoki about their heritage. But how can old customs be revived after centuries of suppression?
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Takeshi Fukunaga Director · Erik Shirai Cinematographer Keiko Deguchi Editor
United States release October 19, 2025 · Produced in Japan, United States · Original title アイヌプリ
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Japan · United States
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Original title
アイヌプリ
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
South Korea · October 5, 2024
Premiere · Busan International Film Festival
Japan · December 14, 2024
Theatrical
United States · October 19, 2025
Premiere · Hawai'i International Film Festival
Japan
October 29, 2024 · Premiere · Tokyo International Film Festival
Netherlands
September 25, 2025 · Premiere · Camera Japan Festival
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