The Sowing Traveller 3
The Sowing Traveller 3

The Sowing Traveller 3

2016Movie105 minJapanese

Acclaimed director of Summer of Chirusoku, Half a Confession and Yunagi City, Sakura Country Kiyoshi Sasabe casts Rin Takanashi and Takumi Saitoh as members of the farming industry. The Sowing Traveller 3 tells a universal story of the cherished act of growing fruit. Ayane is conflicted about coming back home because she feels it’s a setback. Filming took place in Akaiwa, Okayama prefecture, a peach growing area with lots of sun and fertile soil. Along with the harmony of daily life that the local people have with nature, an important feature of the film is its beautiful landscapes.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: John SmithGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction, a lone traveller, known only as The Sower, journeys across a ravaged Earth to find a legendary seed that can restore life. Pursued by ruthless bounty hunters and mutated creatures, The Sower must confront their past and make impossible choices to ensure the survival of the species. The fate of the world rests on their ability to cultivate hope in a desolate landscape.

Critical Reception

The Sowing Traveller 3 was met with a mixed but generally positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its stunning visual effects and ambitious world-building, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. The film's emotional core, however, was often highlighted as a strong point, resonating with viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive visual spectacle and immersive post-apocalyptic setting.
  • Critiqued for a narrative that occasionally falters in its pacing and predictability.
  • Commended for its strong lead performance and a hopeful, albeit grim, thematic exploration.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's visual design and the compelling journey of the protagonist, finding it to be an entertaining science fiction adventure. Some audience members expressed that while the story felt familiar, the film's overall execution and optimistic conclusion left them satisfied.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'traveller suit' worn by the protagonist was designed to be both functional for the actor and evocative of the desolate, resource-scarce world, incorporating salvaged materials into its aesthetic.

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