Danchi Woman (2018)

Danchi Woman (2018) poster

85 years old and never married, Shizu has spent the past 3 decades living in one "Danchi" - the Japanese word for public housing - and filling it with the lifetime of souvenirs that have always kept her company. When the danchi is scheduled for demolition, Shizu and neighbors must say goodbye to their homes, and move into newer danchi that are too small to hold all of Shizu's mementos. This intimate documentary captures Shizu's sense of humor, and profound nostalgia, as she sorts through relics of her past, and chooses which memories she must fit into her new home, and which ones she can let go of.

Director: Akiko Sugimoto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Production: Impleo, Assemblage
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Budget: $3M
Original Language: ja

Keywords

aging, loneliness, old woman, danchi

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Akiko Sugimoto
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danchi Woman about?
85 years old and never married, Shizu has spent the past 3 decades living in one "Danchi" - the Japanese word for public housing - and filling it with the lifetime of souvenirs that have always kept her company. When the danchi is scheduled for demolition, Shizu and neighbors must say goodbye to their homes, and move into newer danchi that are too small to hold all of Shizu's mementos. This intimate documentary captures Shizu's sense of humor, and profound nostalgia, as she sorts through relics of her past, and chooses which memories she must fit into her new home, and which ones she can let go of.
Who directed Danchi Woman?
Danchi Woman was directed by Akiko Sugimoto.
Who stars in Danchi Woman?
Danchi Woman stars Shizu Uchikoshi.
How long is Danchi Woman?
Danchi Woman has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is Danchi Woman?
Danchi Woman is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Danchi Woman?
Danchi Woman had a budget of $3M.
Where was Danchi Woman produced?
Danchi Woman was produced in Japan.