Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinichi Hashimoto
- Original Title
- Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinichi Hashimoto
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Shinichi Hashimoto
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What is Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village about?
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.
Who directed Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village?
Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village was directed by Shinichi Hashimoto.
Who stars in Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village?
The principal cast of Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village includes Hatsunori Hasegawa.
When was Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village released and how long is it?
Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.