JAPAN | 2015 | 132 min | STC
This is a story of friendship and compassion. Two historical moments in Japanese-Turkish relations are connected in this epic film; the tragic 1890 maritime accident of the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul off the coast of Japan where survivors were helped by local people from Wakayama; and the rescue in 1985 of Japanese nationals by a Turkish Airlines team during the Iraq-Iran war.
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Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka’s masterpiece was nominated for Japan Academy Awards in 10 categories, including Best Film and Best Director, and won the awards for Best Sound and Best Art Direction.
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Director: Mitsutoshi Tanaka
Cast: Kenan Ece, Shiori Kutsuna, Naoto Takenaka, Seiyo Uchino, Alican Yucesoy
DETAILS
Co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto and Ertuğrul Saves the World.
PRICING
FREE ADMISSION.