8 Views of Lake Biwa

On the shimmering shores of Europes otherworldly edge, two teenage girls, Hanake and her best friend are discussing their first love interest while gazing out at yachts sailing to Kyoto. They whisper prayers and poems, the language of their longings. But the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as theyre dealing with a recent disaster, with some indulging in erotic art, some in spiritual spells. It becomes clear that intimacy alone wont help them process their loss.