Naomi Kawase describes Sakura Ando the lead character in her film as a mysterious creature who is like a fairy SEED is the story of the journey this girl takes from the enchanted nature of Nara to the chaos of Tokyo and the encounters she has along the way A boy offers her the gift of an apple which she in turn gives to a homeless man who proffers a soft piece of chiffon fabric in return Moving like a tree that sways in the wind the girl embodies a spirit that secretly runs through places and living things The eleventh film commissioned by Miu Miu Womens Tales was directed by the multiple Cannes awardwinning Japanese director Naomi Kawase