Evil Does Not Exist

Story

A quiet drama that plumbs the depths of the human psyche and the imponderabilities of human behaviour: In his new film, Oscar-winner Ryūsuke Hamaguchi once again proves to be Japan’s most versatile filmmaker. As with generations before them, the inhabitants of the village of Mizubiki lead a modest life in harmony with the seasons and Nature. One day, they are confronted with the plans of a company from Tokyo to build a luxury camp site. It soon becomes clear that the company’s interests will disturb the ecological balance in Mizubiki and would also have repercussions for Takumi and his daughter Hana.

Director

RYŪSUKE HAMAGUCHI (*1978 in Japan) studied film under Kiyoshi Kurosawa at the Arts University in Tokyo. He gained international attention for Happy Hour, which was shown in 2015 at Locarno. His Haruki Murakami screen adaptation Drive my Car won the foreign-language Oscar in 2022.