Faraway My Shadow Wandered (2020)

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When he was a child, Junya promised his maternal grandfather that as the eldest grandson, he would take over the family Shinto shrine. However, this did not come to pass as Junya did not share the same family name and he grew estranged from his family over time. To escape this tension, Junya ventured overseas to pursue other dreams and distanced himself from the hometown where he grew up. One day, while working in an izakaya, he meets a foreigner with the same birthday researching a new dance piece for a film. His fateful encounter leads him to confront a family history that he has left behind and gives the dancer inspiration for her work. Together in the midst of winter, they revisit Junya's hometown to reconnect with his childhood and let go of a promise he cannot fulfil.

Director: Sudhee Liao, Liao Jiekai
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cinematography: Shaun Neo
Country: Japan, Singapore, Taiwan
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faraway My Shadow Wandered about?
When he was a child, Junya promised his maternal grandfather that as the eldest grandson, he would take over the family Shinto shrine. However, this did not come to pass as Junya did not share the same family name and he grew estranged from his family over time. To escape this tension, Junya ventured overseas to pursue other dreams and distanced himself from the hometown where he grew up. One day, while working in an izakaya, he meets a foreigner with the same birthday researching a new dance piece for a film. His fateful encounter leads him to confront a family history that he has left behind and gives the dancer inspiration for her work. Together in the midst of winter, they revisit Junya's hometown to reconnect with his childhood and let go of a promise he cannot fulfil.
Who directed Faraway My Shadow Wandered?
Faraway My Shadow Wandered was directed by Sudhee Liao, Liao Jiekai.
How long is Faraway My Shadow Wandered?
Faraway My Shadow Wandered has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Faraway My Shadow Wandered?
Faraway My Shadow Wandered is a Documentary film.
Where was Faraway My Shadow Wandered produced?
Faraway My Shadow Wandered was produced in Japan, Singapore, Taiwan.