Charisma (1999)

A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, encountering a peculiar tree called Charisma.

Director:

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Stars:

Koji Yakusho (Goro Yabuike), Hiroyuki Ikeuchi (Naoto Kiriyama), Ren Osugi (Satoshi Nakasone), Yoriko Doguchi (Chizuru Jinbo), Yutaka Matsushige (Nekoshima), Akira Otaka (Tatsuo Tsuboi)