To the Ends of the Earth

Nothing about the trip explains why Yoko (Atsuko Maeda), a cautious young woman, has agreed to travel to Uzbekistan for a variety show she hosts. She arrives with a small crew, including the cameraman Iwao (Ryo Kase), and a list of segments to shoot, while Kiyoshi Kurosawa keeps the work unhurried. Yoko stands alone in the frame, small against an unfamiliar country, her face giving away less than she feels.