Am also wondering if there might be some resurfacing of characters relating to Izumi Kyoka's story, The Saint of Mount Kyoka.. I noticed this recently watching Miike's Gozu / Yakuza Horror Theatre which has two characters which roughly parallel (or distortedly echo perhaps) the characters of the strange old/young woman and her retarded brother/husband? Not sure if there is a film made directly from Kyoka's original story but feel there must be.. Would love to know the title if anyone happens to know it, or any films made from Kyoka's stories.. * * * * *** Film-Philosophy Email Discussion Salon. After hitting 'reply' please always delete the text of the message you are replying to. To leave, send the message: leave film-philosopy to: [log in to unmask] For help email: [log in to unmask], not the salon. ***