The Village Album
村の写真集
Synopsis
Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for future generations, the villagers decide to take photographs of all the families in the village. Kenichi, the only photographer in the village, is put in charge of the project. He calls his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help him with the task. Takashi is puzzled since his father and he are not at all close, but as they visit each family in turn and Takashi sees his father working, Takashi's feelings towards his father begin to change.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitsuhiro Mihara
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitsuhiro Mihara
- Original Score
- Kei Ogura
- Original Title
- 村の写真集
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitsuhiro Mihara
Mitsuhiro Mihara
Kei Ogura
Department Leadership Roster
Mitsuhiro Mihara
Director
Kei Ogura
Original Music Composer
Mitsuhiro Mihara
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Village Album
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What is The Village Album about?
Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for future generations, the villagers decide to take photographs of all the families in the village. Kenichi, the only photographer in the village, is put in charge of the project. He calls his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help him with the task. Takashi is puzzled since his father and he are not at all close, but as they visit each family in turn and Takashi sees his father working, Takashi's feelings towards his father begin to change.
Who directed The Village Album?
The Village Album was directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara.
Who stars in The Village Album?
The principal cast of The Village Album includes Tatsuya Fuji, Ken Kaito, Mao Miyaji, Masahiro Komoto, Pace Wu Pui-Tsi.
When was The Village Album released and how long is it?
The Village Album was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Village Album?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Village Album was composed by Kei Ogura.