SYNOPSIS
Mozzman, an amnesiac alien philosopher stranded on Earth, takes a long journey to Mt. Fuji to resurrect his little comatose friend and, as he progresses, starts to remember a pivotal day from his childhood, which involves a mysterious spacecraft that has just, in Earth Time, gone missing.
Directed by French filmmaker Cris Ubermann and written and produced by Japanese actor Yukita Kusunoki, JOURNEY TO MT. FUJI is a thoroughly original and entertaining narrative art feature appealing to both family and adult audiences.
With the cultural and social sensibilities of France and Japan combined and conveyed in the very American genre of sci-fi adventures, the film tells an engaging story about self-identity, family, and childhood through its daringly innovative blending of poetic imageries, beautiful music, and strong performances from actors.
With the Fukushima nuclear power plant tragedy starting during the principal photography, which affected many aspects of the production, the film also acts as a commentary on the timely and timeless questions about the symbiotic relationships between humans and the environment.
