Youjin is a quirky young man living in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Yojin has a difficult time sitting still and can't focus on extended conversations. His life revolves around farming his grandmother's vegetable garden. Yojin experiences a new kind of feeling when he meets a pretty young lady named Machiko. The feelings are strong enough that he feels the need to be with her and gain her affection.
Unfortunately the movie Bare Essence of Life is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Satoko Yokohama | Director |
| Editing | Shinichi Fushima | Editor |
| Art | Ryo Sugimoto | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Satoe Araki | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Daisuke Iga | Costume Design |
| Sound | Yoshihide Otomo | Music |
| Production | Tomoo Tsuchii | Producer |
