Synopsis

In the Tohoku region of Japan, folklore dictates that the departed journey "to the mountain"—specifically, to Mount Osore in Aomori Prefecture. Each May, during the national holidays, pilgrims converge upon this sacred site from across the nation. Some undertake the pilgrimage as a solemn ritual, like a couple grieving the loss of a child. Others seek communion with the deceased through the services of a necromancer, while still others come simply to obtain a certificate of visitation. The stark