WCCS: Fantasy or Alternate Past Titles from Japan When Akiko marries mystery author Masakazu and moves in with him in Kamakura, her way of life becomes a constant source of amazement. A simple stroll on the streets brings her into contact with creatures such as spirits, goblins and ghosts. As she learns quickly, Kamakura is a place where humans and non-humans live side-by-side in harmony. Their house is also home to other distinctive denizens. (Source: PrimeVideo) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: DESTINY 鎌倉ものがたり
- Also Known As: Destiny: Kamakura Monogatari , Destiny: Kamakura Story
- Screenwriter & Director: Yamazaki Takashi
- Genres: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy, Supernatural
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Cast & Credits
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![Takahata Mitsuki in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie]( "Takahata Mitsuki in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie")
Takahata Mitsuki Main Role -
![Sakai Masato in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie]( "Sakai Masato in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie")
Sakai Masato Main Role -
![Tsutsumi Shinichi in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie]( "Tsutsumi Shinichi in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie")
Tsutsumi ShinichiHondaSupport Role -
![Nakamura Tamao in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie]( "Nakamura Tamao in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie")
Nakamura TamaoKinSupport Role -
![Ando Sakura in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie]( "Ando Sakura in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie")
Ando Sakura[Grim Reaper]Support Role -
![Tanaka Min in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie]( "Tanaka Min in Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura Japanese Movie")
Tanaka Min[Binbogami]Support Role
Reviews
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The story revolves around a couple living in Kamakura. A place where “supernatural” is normal, like dead people walking around, or having kappa’s walk around the area, or even having the God of Misery drop from your ceiling. LOL.The story is unique itself and that is enough to get you to watch it. The story has a mixture comedy, fantasy, romance and mystery to it. It also talks a little about the concept of "destiny" and “forever” in a very subtle and relate-able manner.
I over all liked it.
8/10
Longer review with a little spoiler here: https://elijahmaliksmom.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/destiny-the-tale-of-kamakura/
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Nobody does whimsy better than the Japanese! I’ve been grumbling for some time now why modern fantasy stories tilt towards the dystopian genre, making magic and the supernatural all about gloom and doom 99% of the time with 1% hope at the end of it all. If you’re kind of sick of that too, Destiny Kamakura Monogatari is definitely worth a look.This is about a husband and wife tandem who lives in Kamakura where they meet strange creatures and phenomena in their day to day life. I simply loved this world! It’s rife with stories of spirit festivals, of grim reapers, of Hogwarts Express-like trains, of body-stealing souls, and of forbidden treats.
That cast is awesome! I’ve been lured to this movie by my fondness for Takahata Mitsuki, playing the wife Akiko to writer Masakazu portrayed by Sakai Masato. They have quite an age gap so some of Mitsuki’s mannerisms here feel similar to what she did as Kahoko. Who stood out for me was the amazing Grim Reaper (Ando Sakura), she made a small role shine through. And special mention to badass Auntie Kin.
The movie ultimately portrays unconditional love even beyond death. Unfortunately (mild spoilers!) where the movie stumbled was in the climax.
Overall, that was still such a fun adventure, and I’m wistful they make more sequels as the Kamakura world is brimming with more magical tales of wonder to tell.
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