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Ama-san
Ama-san
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126 Ratings

AMA-SAN

Directed by Cláudia Varejão
Portugal, Japan, 2016
Documentary

Synopsis

In an isolated corner of Japan, a community of fisherwomen harmoniously preserve their traditions. Every day, the Ama-San free dive into the sea in search of seaweed, crustaceans and shellfish that they use for food or trade.

Synopsis

In an isolated corner of Japan, a community of fisherwomen harmoniously preserve their traditions. Every day, the Ama-San free dive into the sea in search of seaweed, crustaceans and shellfish that they use for food or trade.