Underdogs
2021•2h 0m•Released
Documentary
This documentary follows the lives of four elderly Japanese men living in Manila's impoverished districts. Known as "distressed Japanese," they navigate their daily lives with minimal earnings and assistance from others. Despite once having jobs and families in Japan, they find themselves spending their final days in Manila for various reasons. The documentary offers a poignant portrayal of their struggles over seven years.
Director
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Writer
Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Cast
Tadashi Shimamura
Issei Yasuoka
Toshihiko Taniguchi
Toshiharu Hirayama
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