Okinawa's Dream The Story of Untama Giru Takeshi Takamine, PARCO Publishing A paradise where gods and humans coexist, a pleasant sense of floating and openness, the sacred languor of the Ryukyu Islands... The fascinating and unique work "Untama Giru" A picture book version newly drawn by the brilliant director Takeshi Takamine With obi (sleeve) First edition The obi is slightly damaged, but the picture book itself is in beautiful condition. Please check the images for detailed condition. Instant purchase OK *Item stored for a long time by an amateur *This item was received from an acquaintance who owns a cat, so please be aware if you have a cat allergy. ●Movie Overview 1989 / 120 minutes / 35mm (C)1989 PARCO Starring: Kaoru Kobayashi, Jun Togawa, John Sayles, Chikako Aoyama, Yoshiko Aima, Susumu Taira Untama Giru is a legendary Robin Hood figure of Okinawa. A representative work by Takeshi Takamine, which opened up the possibilities of fantasy and polyphonic storytelling that arise from the place of Okinawa. Set in Okinawa just before its reversion to Japan, the story revolves around Giru, the protagonist who has an affair with the pig-incarnate Malay, and the conflict with Master Nishihara, who cherishes and cares for Malay for the messengers of Nirai Kanai. Dreams and reality, the present world and the other world, humans and fairies intertwine and become entangled. Through the cycle of a story of stealing/being stolen dreams, it explores the era Okinawa is about to enter and the whereabouts of dreams. Won numerous awards at film festivals both in Japan and abroad, including the Caligari Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Picture book movie Books used books Collection Okinawa Okinawa Robin Hood Untama Giru Book old book