In Search of the Japanese Wolf: “Ring Wandering” Director Kaneko Masakazu

Kaneko Masakazu’s second feature film Ring Wandering tells the story of aspiring manga artist Sōsuke, played by Kasamatsu Shō. (© 2021 Ring Wandering Committee)

In the film. Sōsuke sets out in search of traces of the extinct Japanese wolf. (© 2021 Ring Wandering Committee)

After accidentally injuring Midori (Abe Junko), Sōsuke carries her home. (© 2021 Ring Wandering Committee)

Sōsuke is amazed to unearth an animal skull from the construction site on which he works. (© 2021 Ring Wandering Committee)

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Abe also plays Kozue, the heroine of Sōsuke’s manga. (© 2021 Ring Wandering Committee)

Midori’s mother (played by Kataoka Reiko) and father (Yasuda Ken). (© 2021 Ring Wandering Committee)

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