A Tree of Palme
6.8/10
Rating
136 min
Runtime
2002
Release Year
Takashi Nakamura
Director
Cast
Akiko Hiramatsu, Megumi Toyoguchi, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Kappei Yamaguchi, Emi Motoi
Quick Synopsis
A Tree of Palme retells the story of Pinocchio through the character of Palme, a small puppet created by a man who asks him to care for his sick wife, Xian. After Xian dies, Palme encounters a mysterious woman whom he initially thinks is Xian. This meeting helps Palme move beyond his grief, and he agrees to carry a special item to a distant place called Tama. During this journey, Palme begins to explore his own feelings and learns about the nature of humanity.
Detailed Synopsis of A Tree of Palme
A Tree of Palme is an interpretation of the Pinocchio tale. It concerns a small puppet, Palme, who was tasked by his creator to look over his ailing wife, Xian. After her passing, Palme is visited by a mysterious woman who he mistakenly believes to be Xian. Shaken out of his sadness, Palme accepts her request to deliver something special to a far-off place known as Tama. This sets Palme off on a journey to discover his own emotions, and what it truly means to be human.
