Release Date :
Aug 20, 2012
Censor Rating :
PG
Censor Comment :
Language :
Japanese - English s
Genre :
Drama
Cast & Crew :
Cast : Kumiko Asô , Mieko Harada, Mitsuko Baishô , Ken Mitsuishi , Hitomi Satô
Director :
Isamu Nakae
Music :
Ryo Yoshimata
Length :
2 hrs 3 mins
Writer :
Fumie Mizuhashi, Satoshi Suzuki
Preview
The story is based on a real story of the residents of the island of Miyakejima, which erupted in 2000 and had to be evacuated.
A family, Matsuo, Takako, Matsuo`s mother Fusako, and Matsuo and Takako`s young son Shin live on the island of Miyakejima, 200 km south of Tokyo. Together, they run a small bed and breakfast for tourists and have two pet golden retrievers, Hana and her son Rock. Shin is in charge of taking care of Rock every day, and despite some typical rambunctiousness from Rock (including peeing on Takako on multiple occasions), they lead a happy life. However, Hana becomes ill, consuming Fusako`s attention, and the island starts to be hit by multiple earthquakes, causing visitors to cancel their reservations at the inn.