Evil Does Not Exist

A-Lister Malaysian Premiere

Japan | 2023 | Japanese | 103 min | Drama | DCP

Synopsis

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life according to the cycles and order of nature. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a glamping site near Takumi’s house; offering city residents a comfortable ‘escape’ to nature. When two company representatives from Tokyo arrive in the village to hold a meeting, it becomes clear that the project will have a negative impact on the local water supply, causing unrest. The agency’s mismatched intentions endanger both the ecological balance of the nature plateau and their way of life, with an aftermath that affects Takumi’s life.

Credits

Original Title 悪は存在しない
English Title Evil Does Not Exist
Country Japan
Exhibition Format DCP
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Producer Satoshi Takata
Screenplay Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Cinematography Yoshio Kitagawa
Cast Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryûji Kosaka