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Katsu, played by the legendary Kōji Yakusho , is roped into helping the crew. He goes from being annoyed by the disruption to becoming the production's most indispensable asset—even appearing as a zombie extra.

Reviewers on Letterboxd and IMDb highlight several reasons why this "slow-burn charmer" sticks with you: 'The Woodsman and the Rain' Film Review - Japanese London The Woodsman and the Rain

The story follows Katsu, a grumpy, 60-year-old lumberjack living in a remote mountain village. His orderly, solitary life is upended when a chaotic film crew arrives to shoot a low-budget zombie movie. Katsu, played by the legendary Kōji Yakusho ,

Koichi (played by Shun Oguri ), is a young, painfully shy director making his debut. He is so overwhelmed by the pressure that he literally tries to run away from his own set. Why It Resonates His orderly, solitary life is upended when a