Cretica Universal's Child of Kamiari Month is now available on Netflix, bringing a modern take on Japanese mythology to a global audience. The film follows Koyori, a young girl who travels to Izumo after her mother's death, where she encounters gods and yokai during the annual Kamiari Festival.
Produced by LIDENFILMS, the movie draws inspiration from the folklore surrounding the gathering of gods in Izumo during the tenth month of the lunar calendar. It blends traditional myths with a coming-of-age story, focusing on themes of loss, family, and the supernatural.
Child of Kamiari Month was notably crowdfunded through three campaigns on Sony's First Flight platform before its Netflix release. The film's visual style and narrative aim to connect ancient legends with contemporary storytelling, offering an accessible entry point into Japanese mythology.
