Okiku and the World (2023)

Plot

Two wayward souls carve out a life as "manure men," transforming the refuse from tenement toilets into fertilizer for local farmers. Their gritty routine takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Okiku, the sole daughter of a disgraced samurai. Amidst the squalor and filth, a tender love story blossoms, challenging the boundaries of their harsh realities. As they navigate their unconventional lives, the connections they forge reveal the beauty that can flourish even in the most unlikely places.