Movie
Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village
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2009
2h 6m
ja
Documentary
Overview
The Great Chuetsu Earthquake which struck Niigata Prefecture on October 23, 2004 is permanently engraved in the memories of most Japanese people today. Hardest hit was the small mountain village of Yamakoshi, located right above the quake’s epicentre. What has become of the villagers who suffered through this disaster seven years ago? This film enters the hearts and minds of the people of Yamakoshi as they pull together over four hard years to rebuild their village, their community, and their lives.
Director
Shinichi Hashimoto
Movie Information
Release Date
October 10, 2009
Runtime
2h 6m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja