The Birth of Saké (2015) — film poster, directed by Erik Shirai

The Birth of Saké

2015
1h 30min Japan Feature
Directed by
Erik Shirai
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.