Immortal Man Seeks Love in Cannes Film

Producer Ohno Atsuko and writer-director Pan Nalin are collaborating on "The Man Who Walks," an English-language film set to captivate audiences. The narrative follows the world's sole immortal man as he navigates a profound romance with a Japanese scholar dedicated to ancient texts about mortality.

Currently in the casting phase, the film is actively seeking co-production partners at the Cannes Film Market. Production is slated for Tokyo and various locations across Japan, promising a visually rich exploration of timeless themes.

This collaboration reunites Ohno and Nalin, who previously worked together on "Valley of Flowers." "The Man Who Walks" delves into cinematic meditations on time, memory, nature, and the delicate weight of human emotion, drawing inspiration from ancient scriptures.

Nalin's acclaimed film "Last Film Show" was an Oscar international feature finalist in 2023 and will receive a theatrical release in France this summer. "The Man Who Walks" poses fundamental questions about existence beyond death and the enduring human search for answers.

"This film asks a question that humanity has never stopped asking -- what lies beyond death. Is there hope on the other side, or only silence? A man who has walked the earth for 3.3 million years carries that doubt and that longing in every step," producer Ohno Atsuko stated.