The Legend of Sayo

遠野物語

Overview

Sayo has just celebrated her sixteenth birthday when she attends a temple festival. On her way back she sees a large cherry tree which is infamous for the legend of dead white horse. When her fiancé returns from war and visits her he comes across a white horse which he takes in. The man also does not see himself engaged anymore as his family has lost its wealth.

Production

Tetsu Productions, Azabu Kikaku, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company, Iwate Broadcasting