CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 2h 11m

Road to the North

Mackay-based journalist Fergus Gregg travels through northern Japan, retracing the historic paths of the master of haiku, poet Matsuo Basho.

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After nearly three years living in Japan, Fergus Gregg finds himself struggling to bid farewell to this beautiful country. On a journey tracing the path of his hero, the poet Matsuo Basho, Fergus decides to trek the northern landscapes of Tohoku. As he travels, he encounters more than he bargained for - facing setbacks, meetings with traditional hunter-gathers, and dances at northern Japan's largest Summer festival. Join Fergus Gregg on his 'Road to the North'.

Directed byJason English

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
EN
Released
January 22, 2025
Budget
$3,500

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Jason English
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Jason English
Fergus Gregg
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