Life Goes on (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Life Goes on is a documentary film directed by Mia Yoon, running about 81 minutes. “Courage and compassion in the face of adversity” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of Japan's most inspirational documentaries of 2018 "Life Goes On..." True stories of ordinary people struggling to rebuild their lives after the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Courage and compassion in the face of adversity. Six years after East Japan's Great Earthquake & Tsunami, director Mia Yoon reveals why she returned to the affected area. "The tragedy of Tohoku has been broadcasted to the world, but since then, rays of hope and happiness have begun to emerge, and these stories deserve to be told.” Actress Norika Fukiwara introduces to us the realities of life in this beautiful yet tragic landscape. We learn from farmers, children, house wives, a hotel manager, oridnary people struggling to re-build their lives. Against the trauma of lost love ones, devastated commuities and the threat of nuclear fallout, the resilience and benevolence of ordinary people is nothing short of insprational: a message for us all.
Who’s in it. Life Goes on stars Norika Fujiwara as Narrator and Koichi Yamadera as Narrator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Goes on page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Goes on (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Goes on change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Life Goes on?
- Life Goes on stars Norika Fujiwara and Koichi Yamadera.
- When was Life Goes on released?
- Life Goes on was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.