Charisma (1999)★ 6.8/10

JP · 104 min · May 17, 1999

• Drama
• Mystery

Directed by: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Written by: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, where there is a peculiar tree called charisma. Should it be destroyed or protected? People stand divided over this one tree.