Howl from Beyond the Fog

In a small village in Kyushu, Japan during the Meiji reformation era, a young boy named Izana and a blind woman named Takiri form an unlikely bond that sets them on a path to encounter the ancient monster Nebula, feared as the god of lake Amenosagiri. Shot with a unique blend of practical special effects by Keizo Murase, this short film brings to life a fantastical world inspired by Japanese puppetry and model miniaturization. With its themes centered around light and darkness, "Howl from Beyond the Fog" is a haunting and visually stunning tale that explores the complexities of human connection in a world on the cusp of change.