Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms (2018)

Other name: Yunagi no Machi, Sakura no Kuni

Description:

"Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms" tells a compelling story of family, history, and the lingering echoes of tragedy. Nanami, an editor at a publishing company, journeys to Hiroshima in search of her father, Asahi, who has mysteriously left home. During her visit to this historic city, Nanami uncovers a heartbreaking chapter of her family's past. She learns the profound and tragic story of Asahi's older sister, Minami. When Minami was a young girl, just 13 years old, her life was irrevocably altered by exposure to radiation from an atomic bomb. This revelation forces Nanami to confront the deep-seated pain and resilience within her family, connecting her present quest with the poignant history that shaped generations. The film is a powerful exploration of memory, loss, and the enduring impact of historical events on individual lives and family legacies in Hiroshima.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Drama; life