Paper City
“One night. 100,000 dead.”
Synopsis
Just after midnight on 10 March 1945, the US launched an air-based attack on eastern Tokyo; continuing until morning, the raid left more than 100,000 people dead and a quarter of the city eradicated. Unlike their loved ones, Hiroshi Hoshino, Michiko Kiyooka and Minoru Tsukiyama managed to emerge from the bombings. Now in their twilight years, they wish for nothing more than recognition and reparations for those who, like them, had been indelibly harmed by the war – but the Japanese government and even their fellow citizens seem disinclined to acknowledge the past.
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Paper City | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-16
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World Premiere at the 69th Melbourne International Film Festival, online
Festival / Special Debut
01/01/2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Francis
- Original Score
- Simon Walbrook
- Original Title
- Paper City
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Japan
- Release Date
- 16/08/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Feather Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Francis
Simon Walbrook
Adrian Francis, Luca Cappelli
Melanie Brunt
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Francis
Editor
Melanie Brunt
Producer
Adrian Francis
Director
Luca Cappelli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper City
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What is Paper City about?
Just after midnight on 10 March 1945, the US launched an air-based attack on eastern Tokyo; continuing until morning, the raid left more than 100,000 people dead and a quarter of the city eradicated. Unlike their loved ones, Hiroshi Hoshino, Michiko Kiyooka and Minoru Tsukiyama managed to emerge from the bombings. Now in their twilight years, they wish for nothing more than recognition and reparations for those who, like them, had been indelibly harmed by the war – but the Japanese government and even their fellow citizens seem disinclined to acknowledge the past.
Who directed Paper City?
Paper City was directed by Adrian Francis.
Who stars in Paper City?
The principal cast of Paper City includes Hiroshi Hoshino, Michiko Kiyooka, Minoru Tsukiyama.
When was Paper City released and how long is it?
Paper City was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper City was composed by Simon Walbrook.