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The Great Chuetsu Earthquake which struck Niigata Prefecture on October 23, 2004 is permanently engraved in the memories of most Japanese people today. Hardest hit was the small mountain village of Yamakoshi, located right above the quake’s epicentre. What has become of the villagers who suffered through this disaster seven years ago? This film enters the hearts and minds of the people of Yamakoshi as they pull together over four hard years to rebuild their village, their community, and their lives.
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Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village
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Questions about Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village
How long is Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village?
Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village has a runtime of 2h 6m (2 hours and 6 minutes).
Who directed Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village?
Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village was directed by Shinichi Hashimoto and released in 2009.
What genre is Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village?
Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village is a Documentary film (2009).
Who stars in Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village?
The cast of Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village includes Hatsunori Hasegawa.
