The Mask Carver's Son

In 1890, Yamamoto Kiyoki is a passionate Japanese art student with dreams of studying in Paris among the Impressionist masters. His father, Yamamoto Ryusei, a revered artist known for his intricate masks for traditional Japanese theater, grapples with his son’s desire to embrace Western art instead of following the family's artistic legacy. As tensions rise between honoring familial expectations and pursuing personal aspirations, both father and son must navigate the complexities of tradition and individual destiny.