Passage of Life (2017)

Other name: 僕の帰る場所, Oku No Kaeru Basho

Description:

Passage of Life delves into the complex journey of a Myanmarese family trying to forge a new existence in Japan. The two young sons, completely immersed in Japanese culture, speak no Myanmarese, reflecting their adoptive home. This cultural divide mirrors the growing conflict between their parents: the mother yearns to return to Myanmar, while the father insists on staying in Japan for work. Beyond their internal strife, the family faces an even greater threat as they find themselves unable to remain in Japan. Their lives take an unexpected turn when a letter from the Japanese government arrives, addressing their critical visa situation and irrevocably altering their future. This powerful film is brought to life by the astonishingly authentic and vivid performances of the Myanmarese family, non-professional actors whose raw honesty blurs the lines between fiction and a true-to-life documentary.

Director: Fujimoto Akio

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Adventure; Documentary; Drama; Family