Underdogs
- Released on
- Runtime
- 120 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Tadashi Shimamura
- Issei Yasuoka
- Toshihiko Taniguchi
- Toshiharu Hirayama
Director
- Tsuyoshi Kumeta
Producers
Screenwriter
- Tsuyoshi Kumeta
