Underdogs
December 18, 2021
120 min
JA
✓ Released 1615 days ago
Documentary
About
This documentary follows the lives of four elderly Japanese men living in Manila's impoverished districts. Known as "distressed Japanese," they navigate their daily lives with minimal earnings and assistance from others. Despite once having jobs and families in Japan, they find themselves spending their final days in Manila for various reasons. The documentary offers a poignant portrayal of their struggles over seven years.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Runtime: 120 min
Top Cast
Tadashi Shimamura
Issei Yasuoka
Toshihiko Taniguchi
Toshiharu Hirayama
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