Mare is an elementary school student. She lives with her family in the city, but, right before her father goes bankrupt, they run away and settle down at a fishing village in Noto. The family rents a couple's home who run a salt pond. Mare's father starts a new business, but it also fails. Her mother supports the family by working at the salt pond. 8 years later, Mare, about to graduate from high school, decides to work for the Wajima local government. She wants to have a steady job, unlike her father. Her job is to support people who move to Noto.
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger with the help of a reluctant psychic. Sam and Molly move into a New York City apartment where Sam finds an old penny. Sam is killed during an attack, but his spirit remains behind. He discovers a medium named Oda Mae Brown who can hear him. Together, they uncover a money laundering scheme involving Sam's friend, Carl. Sam learns how to use his ghostly powers and helps Oda Mae close the fake bank account. They thwart Carl's plans and save Molly from danger. In the end, Sam says goodbye to Molly and moves on to the afterlife.
In A Whisker Away, a teenager named Miyo transforms into a cat named Taro using a magical mask, hoping to get closer to her classmate and crush, Kento. As a cat, Miyo spends time with Kento, but soon realizes the consequences of her actions. She must decide between remaining a cat forever or finding the courage to reveal her true feelings.
Together with her father, who had quit his salaryman job, Toyokawa Himeno moves to Gifu prefecture's Tajimi city. That's the city where her mother is from, whom she had lost when she was still young. Himeno is now attending her mother's alma mater, where her classmate Kukuri Mika invites her to tag along to a special place. That place turns out to be the pottery club! There, she learns for the first time that her mother was a legendary potter, and is consequently pulled into the world of pottery.
Goddess of Fire is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Moon Geun-young, Lee Sang-yoon, Kim Bum, Park Gun-hyung, Seo Hyun-jin, Jun Kwang-ryul, Jeong Bo-seok, Byun Hee-bong, Han Go-eun, and Lee Kwang-soo. It airs on MBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 32 episodes beginning July 1, 2013. The historical drama depicts the life and love of Yoo Jung, who is based on real-life 16th century historical figure Baek Pa-sun, renowned as the first female potter and porcelain artist in the Joseon Dynasty. Baek's glazing skills were so prized, she was appointed as a china maker for the royal family. But her fame also attracted the attention of foreign invaders, and during the Japanese invasion in 1592, she was among the Korean artisans captured and forcibly taken to Japan and made to continue their craft there. Under Toyotomi Hideyoshi's orders to enrich Japanese arts and culture, Baek helped the advancement of many new types of pottery that would be claimed as Japanese works of art. She became well-respected in Japan, and there exists a shrine in the city of Arita dedicated to her.
Honey and Clover follows a group of college students at an arts college in Tokyo, Japan. The story revolves around their experiences in love and friendship, as well as their struggles with unrequited love and the complexities of relationships. The main characters also deal with their own personal growth and discovering their passions in life.
Set in 16th-century Japan, Ugetsu tells the story of two men who leave their wives to pursue their respective dreams. One becomes a famous samurai, while the other becomes a successful potter. However, their desires soon lead them down a dark and tragic path, as they face the consequences of their choices. This black and white masterpiece explores themes of greed, ambition, and the devastating impact of war.
The Great Pottery Throw Down is a TV show that features contestants competing in various pottery challenges to showcase their skills and creativity. Each episode revolves around a theme, and the contestants are judged based on their technical ability, attention to detail, and artistic flair. The pressure is on as they try to impress the judges and avoid elimination, ultimately vying to be crowned the winner of the pottery competition.
Join a team of archaeologists as they explore the secrets of the Saqqara Tomb, unearthing fascinating artifacts and uncovering the history of ancient Egypt. From pottery to hieroglyphs, they piece together the story of a civilization long gone.
In the small town of Belfast, a young girl named Noelle brings hope and joy to her community when she discovers she has the power to perform miracles. With the help of her friends and family, Noelle must overcome obstacles and save their beloved Christmas traditions from an evil businessman.
Zatoichi, a blind swordsman with extraordinary swordfighting skills, finds himself challenged to a duel by a powerful samurai. As he struggles to defend himself and protect the innocent, Zatoichi must confront his own demons and overcome the obstacles in his path.
Will, a young Hispanic gay potter, faces the chaos of losing bodily function and being haunted by his childhood trauma. As his bipolar mother resurfaces after a decade of silence, he becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery behind his unexplainable symptoms.
In The Mummy's Hand, a group of archaeologists discover the remains of an ancient priestess who was buried with a curse. As they try to uncover the secrets of the tomb, they find themselves facing the wrath of the mummy and its supernatural powers. They must find a way to stop the mummy before it unleashes chaos upon the world.
In 'The Souvenir: Part II,' a filmmaker reflects on her life and relationships while trying to cope with the loss of her boyfriend. Set in 1980s London, she explores her artistic ambitions and personal growth amidst the challenges and choices she faces.
The Shipibo-Konibo people of Peruvian Amazon decorate their pottery, jewelry, textiles, and body art with complex geometric patterns called kené. These patterns also have corresponding songs, called icaros, which are integral to the Shipibo way of life. This documentary explores these unique art forms, and one Shipibo family's efforts to safeguard the tradition.
A Lesson in Love follows the story of a married couple as they navigate the complexities of their relationship, encountering jealousy, misunderstandings, and a canceled wedding along the way. Set in Scandinavia in the 1950s, the film explores themes of love, marriage, and the challenges of maintaining a long-term relationship.
There is a poor farmer couple. The landowner, an old man, covetous of the tenant's wife, tries to seduce her and sometimes threatens her. The wife spends every night with the old man at the water mill. Her husband, hearing the news, runs to the water mill and witnesses them together. He picks up the sickle that was placed near and kills his wife. The landowner escapes and the farmer gets arrested by a Japanese policeman.
Furuta Oribe is ordered to become tea master under Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his teacher Sen no Rikyū, the former tea master, was ordered to commit suicide. Princess Goh, daughter of the lord but adopted by Hideyoshi, is outraged when Rikyū's severed head is thrown in the Nijo River. She sends Usu, Oribe's servant, to retrieve the head and deliver it to Rikyū's adopted daughter.
A man named Larry Wilson, who works as a teetotaler and a businessman in a small town, falls into a hole while on a cruise and hits his head. When he wakes up, he believes he is a con artist named George Carey. As George, Larry returns to his hometown and meets his wife Kay again. He pretends to woo her to get access to her safe, but ends up falling in love with her. However, his true identity is revealed when a police officer recognizes him as Larry. Together, Larry and Kay uncover a scam and save the town, and their love story is rekindled.
Sakai is a city near Osaka by the bay famous for its swords in the old days and kitchen knives today. Norio is an antique dealer in the city. Sasuke is a potter in the city. Seventeenth century tea master Sen No Rikyu appears before them one day.