Underdogs
なれのはて
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Tsuyoshi Kumeta
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsuyoshi Kumeta
- Original Score
- Daisuke Takaoka
- Original Title
- なれのはて
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Release Date
- 18/12/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Daisuke Takaoka
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Department Leadership Roster
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Director
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Editor
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Screenplay
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What is Underdogs about?
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.
Who directed Underdogs?
Underdogs was directed by Tsuyoshi Kumeta.
Who stars in Underdogs?
The principal cast of Underdogs includes Tadashi Shimamura, Issei Yasuoka, Toshihiko Taniguchi, Toshiharu Hirayama.
When was Underdogs released and how long is it?
Underdogs was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Underdogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underdogs was composed by Daisuke Takaoka.