Snow-capped mountains join together to form the South Island of New Zealand. In the intricate glacier-carved valleys of Fiordland, actor Taro Yamamoto strolls through the depths of an ancient forest, unchanged for years, as he marvels at the inherent strength and perfection of the native plantlife. In footage that he himself shot, you can see vibrance of these living plants.

Taro Yamamoto continues his walk through the primeval forest. We can see the ancient trees that have inhabited this forest for 1 billlion 4 thousand years existing symbiotically with over 100 other varieties of plantlife, and also the circle of life as a new generation of plants sprouts from the rotting wood of a fallen tree. Plants and birds were the only previous inhabitants of New Zealand. On this island without predators, birds and plants grew at ease. A tearful Yamamoto asks “Why can’t humans create a peaceful world like this?”

Passing through the age-old forest, we come to the turbulant coastline. Even Yamamoto, who loves to surf, is intimidated by these rough waves. Here we encounter animals with adorable eyes that steal our attention. Yamamoto is moved by the sight of mothers protecting their offspring.

On a New Zealand morning, we wake to the song of birds. It’s a rainy day. Yamamoto loves to walk in the misty forest on a rainy day. This time, he rolls the camera himself and captures the aromas and moisture of the forest on film, especially for the eyes of children. He writes a letter addressed to the children of future generations.

On a New Zealand morning, we wake to the song of birds. It’s a rainy day. Yamamoto loves to walk in the misty forest on a rainy day. This time, he rolls the camera himself and captures the aromas and moisture of the forest on film, especially for the eyes of children. He writes a letter addressed to the children of future generations.