Charisma

A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, where there is a peculiar tree called charisma. Should it be destroyed or protected? People stand divided over this one tree.

Charisma is a 2000 drama mystery movie directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, starring Yoriko Dôguchi, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Ren Ôsugi. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 from 2,533 votes and runs 1h 44m.