Planetist(2018)

Planetist is a documentary that spent four years capturing the life and landscape of Japan's remote Ogasawara Islands. At its heart is Miyagawa Noritsugu, a 65-year-old surfer whose passion for the archipelago has drawn artists, musicians, and creative minds from around the world to this isolated paradise. The film explores how one man's devotion to the ocean and island life has fostered a thriving artistic community in one of Japan's most untouched natural settings. Through intimate portraits and stunning cinematography, Planetist reveals the deep connection between place, creativity, and human connection in this extraordinary corner of the world.