Synopsis
This fictional story is set in Miyagi prefecture, a decade after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. It follows Mr. Endo, a taxi driver searching for his daughter since the earthquake. Along the way, he encounters various passengers and visits a seaside town swallowed by a tsunami. The story explores themes of family, love, and resilience in the aftermath of a disaster, offering hope to survivors.
Film Credits
PRODUCER HORIE Takashi
SCREENWRITER HORIE Takashi
CINEMATOGRAPHER SASAKI Yasuyuki
PRINCIPAL CAST IWATA Karen, FUKE Norimasa
MUSIC ATSUSHI- TOYA- TOKUYA
RELEASE YEAR 2023
Dir. HORIE Takashi
Director's Bio
HORIE Takashi is a New York-based independent filmmaker. Born in Sendai, Miyagi. Horie has been working as a director/cinematographer/editor for numerous music videos and promotional videos in the US, and received multiple international video awards. His first short film, “Ordinary Days” was nominated and premiered at Artemis Film Festival in April 2017, and screened at New Hope Film Festival in July 2017. His new film, “The Last Passenger” was nominated in Motoreal independent film festival, and won Best Independent Film awards in San Diego Art Film Festivals.
