The Most Beautiful Village in the World
世界でいちばん美しい村
Synopsis
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Nepal. The earthquake caused 3 million people to be affected and over 9000 people died. Japanese photographer Ishikawa Fan flew to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal at the first time, and came to the dangerous zone located in the the Himalayas near the epicenter. In that deserted area, the breathtaking beauty of Laprak village has turned into ruins. The villagers who suffered from the face to face disaster persevered in their survival, bidding farewell to the deceased and moving forward towards a confused future. In this process, there is a collision between government and faith. Is it for survival? Or are we staying with ancient gods to overcome difficulties together?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bon Ishikawa
- Original Title
- 世界でいちばん美しい村
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bon Ishikawa
Oji Hiroi
Department Leadership Roster
Bon Ishikawa
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Most Beautiful Village in the World about?
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Nepal. The earthquake caused 3 million people to be affected and over 9000 people died. Japanese photographer Ishikawa Fan flew to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal at the first time, and came to the dangerous zone located in the the Himalayas near the epicenter. In that deserted area, the breathtaking beauty of Laprak village has turned into ruins. The villagers who suffered from the face to face disaster persevered in their survival, bidding farewell to the deceased and moving forward towards a confused future. In this process, there is a collision between government and faith. Is it for survival? Or are we staying with ancient gods to overcome difficulties together?
Who directed The Most Beautiful Village in the World?
The Most Beautiful Village in the World was directed by Bon Ishikawa.
Who stars in The Most Beautiful Village in the World?
The principal cast of The Most Beautiful Village in the World includes Not specified.
When was The Most Beautiful Village in the World released and how long is it?
The Most Beautiful Village in the World was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.