Mt. Head

Synopsis

A miserly man eats cherry seeds, which causes a cherry tree to sprout from his head, leading to a series of troubles. This animated film is a modern retelling of the classic Japanese Rakugo story "Atama-yama," set in present-day Tokyo.

Background

The film won the 2003 Annecy International Animated Film Festival Grand Prix (Le Cristal d'Annecy) for Best Short Film. It's also the winner of the Excellence Award on the 6th Japan Media Arts Festival. This animated film is a modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese Rakugo story "Atama-yama" set in contemporary Tokyo.