Charisma (1999)

Profile

• Movie: Charisma
• Romaji: Karisuma
• Japanese: カリスマ

• Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
• Writer: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
• Producer:
• Cinematographer:
• Release Date: December 8, 1999
• Runtime: 104 min
• Language: Japanese
• Country: Japan

Plot

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.