A NEW STORY.
OHENRO.
A Japanese-language drama about grief, family, and a journey through Shikoku.
STEVIN JOHN JOINS AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER.
Variety announced the cast of Ohenro, written and directed by Joshua Woodcock, with Stevin John among the film’s executive producers.
Rome Kanda and Kuroki Hitomi star alongside Banno Mari and Ahn Mika. Set around Japan’s Shikoku pilgrimage, the drama follows a grieving father and his daughter as they search for the ghost of his late wife and confront loss, memory, and reconciliation.
The film is produced by Sean Patrick Burke of 222 Pictures and Andrew Cantella of Kitsune Pictures, with Tokyo Colours supporting production in Japan.
At the time of Variety’s report, filming had wrapped in April and the project was in post-production, aiming for a festival launch and introduction to international buyers later in 2026.
A short recap of Variety’s reporting. Follow the links for the full feature and the film’s IMDb listing.