Particles, in a year after Tsunami at Iioka
つなみ いいおか つぶ 一年
Omiya Naoaki
Japan/72min./2012
The number of dead and missing by the Great East Japan earthquake was fifteen in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. This documentary features a woman, who has started a yoga class in especially damaged Iioka District, for one year.
Her name is Yufugaho Kirara. A single mother of four children and a yoga teacher. She is also a choreographer and dances every spring and early winter with a landscape for a background in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where she lives. Kirara danced "Legend of the White Snake" in Iioka as well, however, this avant-garde expression didn't touch their heart compared to her popular yoga class. Offering her yoga class every month, discord erupted among a local support group. She had heartache and made a tearful appeal to them.
She often uses the word "Tsubu" (particles). Moving "Tsubu" and receiving "Tsubu" are the pleasure of her dance, yoga and all support activities.What is "Tsubu" about?
In April, she danced with double-flowered cherry trees for a background in Hadano City. There were people of Iioka in the face.
Her name is Yufugaho Kirara. A single mother of four children and a yoga teacher. She is also a choreographer and dances every spring and early winter with a landscape for a background in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where she lives. Kirara danced "Legend of the White Snake" in Iioka as well, however, this avant-garde expression didn't touch their heart compared to her popular yoga class. Offering her yoga class every month, discord erupted among a local support group. She had heartache and made a tearful appeal to them.
She often uses the word "Tsubu" (particles). Moving "Tsubu" and receiving "Tsubu" are the pleasure of her dance, yoga and all support activities.What is "Tsubu" about?
In April, she danced with double-flowered cherry trees for a background in Hadano City. There were people of Iioka in the face.
Title in English | Particles, in a year after Tsunami at Iioka |
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Title in Original Language | つなみ いいおか つぶ 一年 |
Director(s) | Omiya Naoaki |
Director's Bio/Filmography | Born in Chiba in 1961. Worked as a Television Director, and member at an organization of development assistance for developing countries. Omiya has turned as a freelance documentary filmmaker since 2006. [Filmography] "Okagura" (2008) "Abuba and Yaaba" (2009) "Kashi Nama Jupan" (2010), Award for Silver Prize at ITVA-Constest 2010 |
Year of Completion | 2012 |
Nationality of the Film | Japan |
Running Time | 72 min. |
Aspect Ratio | Video: 16:9 |
Color | Color |
Screening Format | DVD |
Shooting Locations | Asahi City (Chiba), Hadano City (Kanagawa) |
Shooting Dates/Periods | September 25, 2011 - May 28, 2012 |
Names of Characters | Yufugaho Kirara |
Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese, |
Subtitles | Japanese, |
Date of First Public Screening | 2012/11/21 |
Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Japan |
Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2012/11/21 |
Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | The Age of Regionalism Video Festival 2012, Takawa Civi Center (Tokyo) |
Staff Credits |
Photography: Kase Shinji, Hibi Hiroaki, Mori Maiko, Omiya Naoaki Editing: Omiya Naoaki Music: Chino Shuichi, Chiura Sinji, the sleeping beauty SUMI AYAKO Narration: Omiya Naoaki |
Producer | Omiya Naoaki |
Distributor / Distribution Company | Omiya Naoaki/ Eclipse Co., Ltd. |
Official Website for the Film | |
Other Online Access to the film | |
Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | None |