Himatsuri (1998)

Himatsuri 1998 / 秘祭 1998 / Secret Festival

Takamine, a salaryman who was assigned to an island in the Yaeyama Islands for a resort development job due to the sudden accidental death of his predecessor. He decides to get familiar with the life of the island first because he wants to develop the resort with the consent of the residents. Takamine, who became friends with the islanders because of his efforts, also fell in love with Takako, the daughter of the island's chief. But the more he gets used to life on the island, the more he finds out that the islanders are bound by so many customs and practices. (Source: Moviewalker)