8 Views of Lake Biwa

On the shimmering shores of Europe’s otherworldly edge, two teenage girls, Hanake and her best friend are discussing their first love interest while gazing out at yachts sailing to Kyoto. They whisper prayers and poems, the language of their longings. But the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as they’re dealing with a recent disaster, with some indulging in erotic art, some in spiritual spells. It becomes clear that intimacy alone won’t help them process their loss.

• Marko RaatDirector
• Jakob JuhkamOriginal Music Composer
• Marko RaatScreenplay

• Elina MasingHanake
• Tiina TauraiteÕnne
• Hendrik ToompereRoman
• Meelis RämmeldAndrei
• Kärt KokkotaSeashell
• Simeoni SundjaKiri
• Jarmo RehaOkuro
• Maarja JakobsonRabbit Eye
• Toomas SaareperaArkadi
• Jan UuspõldSora / Olger
• Jüri VlassovSiimeon
• Liina TennosaarNina