The story is retold through the eyes of a boy and his dog. Following a devastating volcanic eruption in August 2000, the Noyama’s are forced to evacuate from their island home in Miyakejima. Separated from each other and their beloved Rock and struggling to adapt to life as evacuees in Tokyo, they grapple with anxiety and despair on a daily basis. But, they never give up hope of being reunited with Rock and moving back to their home in Miyakejima.
Movie Title: Wanko
Director: Isamu Nakae
Duration: 123minutes
Year: 2011
Venue Details:
Japan Information & Culture Centre (Embassy of Japan), Mara Road, Upper Hill
Date: 28th April, 2012
Time: 3:30pm
Entry: Free
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