Underdogs
2021 120min JA
This documentary follows the lives of four elderly Japanese men living in Manila's impoverished districts. Known as "distressed Japanese," they navigate their daily lives with minimal earnings and assistance from others. Despite once having jobs and families in Japan, they find themselves spending their final days in Manila for various reasons. The documentary offers a poignant portrayal of their struggles over seven years.
director: Tsuyoshi Kumeta
cast: Tadashi Shimamura, Issei Yasuoka, Toshihiko Taniguchi, Toshiharu Hirayama
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Tadashi Shimamura
Issei Yasuoka
Toshihiko Taniguchi
Toshiharu Hirayama
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