About the film

How does one take over a company that is 4 centuries old and has been run by one’s father, his father’s father and so on? A Japanese family that has transformed everyday pottery into the world famous, mythical Kakiemon porcelain and preserves its traditions, now passes on the leadership to their only son. Is he up to the task that lies ahead? What's at stake if this successor does not succeed?

Kakiemon was developed in the 17th century by ceramist Sakaida Kakiemon. Today, the production, entirely handmade and handpainted is still owned by his direct descendants. Keeping this tradition alive is more than just reproducing craft. It is a statement against modernity and mass production.

Wybrane festiwale i nagrody / Selected festivals and awards: 2012 – MFF Amsterdam / IDFA