Kiyoji

SYNOPSIS

Kiyoji is a spellbinding tale that unfolds in the late 1920s, where a Japanese spy named Kiyoji is sent to a small town of Dumaguete in the Philippines, to blend in with the locals and learn their language. During his mission, Kiyoji falls in love with a Filipino woman named Canuza and they have children together, including their cherished daughter, Hideko. However, the chaos of World War II separates Kiyoji from his family, leading to a heart-wrenching separation. The story follows Hideko's determined search for her father amidst the aftermath of the war. More than half a century later, in the twilight of her years, Hideko clings to a waning ember of hope, her heart consumed by an unwavering longing to be reunited with her long-lost father before her earthly journey reaches its final destination.