A photographer who discovers she is losing her eyesight returns to her childhood residence and embarks on a wistful journey of the difficult times during WWII. She had lost her brother to the war, food was scarce and living was tough.
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Ruriko Asaoka | ... |
Minako Uematsu
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Takahiro Hôjô | ... |
Yukihiko Mizutani
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Yôko Ishino | ... |
Taeko
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Natsuki Kasa | ... |
Minako - adolescent
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Mio Kato | ... |
Saeko Moriya
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Toshiyuki Kitami | ... |
Kiichiro
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Kitarô | ... |
Ryuji
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Yukimi Koyanagi | ... |
Ume
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Takashi Sasano | ... |
Janitor
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Hidenori Tokuyama | ... |
Mr. Maeda
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Shinichi Yonetani | ... |
Tatsuo
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Directed by
| Hiroshi Sugawara | ||
Written by
| Hiroshi Sugawara | ... | () |
| Osamu Sôda | ... | (original story) |
Music by
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| Ryuta Yoshimura | ||
Cinematography by
| Shôgo Ueno | ... | (as Shogo Ueno) |
Editing by
| Keiichi Itagaki | ||
Art Direction by
| Takayuki Nitta | ||
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- Cinevoice (2006) (Japan) (theatrical)
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Storyline
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When you remember me, am I smiling? A photographer who discovers she is losing her eyesight returns to her childhood residence and embarks on a wistful journey of the difficult times during WWII. Minako had lost her brother to the war, food was scarce and living was tough. A place once full of life and energy has witnessed the price of war as it takes its toll, changing the children's lives forever. A superbly crafted film uncovering the true story of a little-known event in Japan's history. |
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