The Zen Diary

An essayist, he finds peace in his mountain life. His routine is pleasantly disturbed by occasional visits from Machiko, his editor and love interest, as he struggles to let go of his late wife's ashes.

Cast & Crew

Director

Yuji Nakae

Kenji Sawada

Tsutomu

Takako Matsu

Machiko

Naomi Nishida

Mika

Toshinori Omi

Ryu

Fumi Dan

Fumiko

Shōhei Hino

Carpenter