Tengus are one of Japan's most beloved mythical creatures. They are red, have big noses, can run and jump faster than anyone. They wear wooden sandals with only one tooth, carry a large fan made of feathers, and like to live alone in the mountains. But where did they come from? Tengu Gaiden attempts to break the mystery. In the near future the sea levels have rose. A young girl wanders into the ruins of an old temple where she meets a strange Old Monk (Mickey Curtis). As they watch the sun go down on the submerged city of Kyoto, the Old Monk tells her a story: Louis (Jai West), a fugitive from the Crusades, is shipwrecked on the shores of Heian period Japan. On the edge of death, Louis is saved by a mysterious lady - Amaya (Chiaki Kuriyama), and falls in love with her. He makes a promise to her which he keeps for three years until one day his faith is tested...
“tengu gaiden” shortfilm - 2007 | Federico Aletta
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