Riko HIRO 弘理子
鹿の国
Guardians of the Harvest
Nippon Docs ¾
Suwa Taisha is one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Nestled in a breathtaking natural setting, it has served for centuries as the spiritual center for rites and festivals. The deer is an important sacrificial animal for these ceremonies. Filmmaker Riko HIRO explores these longstanding religious practices, which express a deep bond with nature.
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弘理子
About Riko HIRO
弘理子
Riko HIRO was born in Tokyo. She made her first documentary while studying in Nepal. Since then, she has shot numerous documentaries for television that focus on themes related to nature and religion. Since 2012, she has also been working with NHK. GUARDIANS OF THE HARVEST (2025 / NC ‘26) is her first theatrical release.