Film
Road to the North
2025 · 2h 11m · Documentary · History
Mackay-based journalist Fergus Gregg travels through northern Japan, retracing the historic paths of the master of haiku, poet Matsuo Basho.
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Overview
After nearly three years living in Japan, Fergus Gregg finds himself struggling to bid farewell to this beautiful country. On a journey tracing the path of his hero, the poet Matsuo Basho, Fergus decides to trek the northern landscapes of Tohoku. As he travels, he encounters more than he bargained for - facing setbacks, meetings with traditional hunter-gathers, and dances at northern Japan's largest Summer festival. Join Fergus Gregg on his 'Road to the North'.
Cast
Crew
- Jason EnglishDirector · Writer
- Fergus GreggWriter · Producer
- Darren EnglishExecutive Producer
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 22, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Budget
- $3,500
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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