Adaptation of Hinako Sugiura's graphic novel Sarusuberi and a stunning portrait of one of the most unique artists in Japanese art history.

Tokyo, 1814. Versatile and stubborn visual artist Tetsuzo works tirelessly in the chaos of his home studio, assisted by his equally talented 23-year-old daughter O-Ei. She contributes significantly to his fame, but often goes unmentioned. The film paints a vivid portrait of a free-spirited, outspoken and immensely talented woman and artist, unfolding through the changing seasons: ‘We are father and daughter; with two brushes and four chopsticks, we get everywhere.’

Tetsuzo became best known by one of his many names: Katsushika Hokusai. He would inspire many artists, including Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Claude Debussy, Charles Baudelaire and Rainer Maria Rilke. His iconic woodcut The Great Gulf of Kanagawa (1832) is still often seen in major exhibitions and popular in marketing campaigns and merchandising.