A Journey into the World of Dementia

English

Yutaka, a cheerful 70-year-old living with dementia, no longer recognizes his estranged son, Yuki. Together, they journey to their former family home, encountering the mysterious world Yutaka experiences along the way. As forgotten memories and family wounds resurface, father and son gradually begin to reconnect.

Presented as Part Of Program #19 – INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT – JAPAN

Together up there

This is a story about the choices my husband makes to survive....
35 min | Hiroyuki Seki    | Canadian Premiere | Japanese
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In-Person

ScotiaBank Theater Vancouver - Aud 4

Nov 14

Credits

Director(s):

Yoshihiro Tamura

Biography(s):

Yoshihiro Tamura is a Japanese filmmaker whose documentaries and narrative films explore social issues, particularly in the fields of healthcare and social welfare. Through warm, imaginative storytelling, he seeks to illuminate individual experiences that are often overlooked or difficult to express.

Producer(s):

Yusuke Kakei

Writer(s):

Yoshihiro Tamura

Cast:

Lou Oshiba, Yuki Izumisawa, Natsu Ando, Yuuko Asano

Cinematographer(s):

Naoki Tsurusaki

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Details

Premiere Status:

World Premiere

Year:

2026

Running Time:

94

Language(s):

Japanese

venue

venues:

ScotiaBank Theater Vancouver - Aud 4