The Scythian Lamb
New York Asian Film Festival 2018
June 29 - July 15, 2018
A sleepy seaside town is stirred by the arrival of six mysterious strangers in this black comic manga adaptation, which features an all-star ensemble cast.
A sleepy seaside town is stirred by the arrival of six mysterious strangers who acclimate to local life in distinct roles: a malevolent boatman, a sexy caregiver, a frightening launderer, a timid barber, a methodical cleaning woman, and a simple-minded deliveryman. Oblivious to their origins, city official Tsukisue supports their assimilation—until the discovery of a dead body forces him to unravel their secrets. NYAFF alumni Daihachi Yoshida (The Kirishima Thing, Pale Moon) combines his patented quirkiness with a crucial message about forgiveness and redemption in this black comic manga adaptation, which features an all-star ensemble cast. New York Premiere
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