Cold Fever - Importance of Tradition and Ritual

This movie really spoke to me because I have an Asian background, but have sadly never learned as much about my heritage as I should.  I like that this film asks questions that make us evaluate what is important in life.  For Hirato, the present and his materialistic life was all that mattered, but we see his journey transform him into a man who sees the value in tradition and the sentimental things. Sadly, it took tragedy to get him to this point.  But for us, it is never too late to go back and make traditions and rituals a part of our life.  This film probably speaks to us all differently, but to me it seems to beckon me to be more curious and appreciate the other cultures that make me who I am and discover what they have to offer me.