Paper City (2021)
One night. 100,000 dead.
Just after midnight on 10 March 1945, the US launched an air-based attack on eastern Tokyo; continuing until morning, the raid left more than 100,000 people dead and a quarter of the city eradicated. Unlike their loved ones, Hiroshi Hoshino, Michiko Kiyooka and Minoru Tsukiyama managed to emerge from the bombings. Now in their twilight years, they wish for nothing more than recognition and reparations for those who, like them, had been indelibly harmed by the war – but the Japanese government and even their fellow citizens seem disinclined to acknowledge the past.
Cast
- Hiroshi Hoshino - Self
- Michiko Kiyooka - Self
- Minoru Tsukiyama - Self
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace
Keywords
japan, war crimes, peace, world war ii, memory, tokyo, japan, social activism, documentary filmmaking, dark history, old age
Trailer
Paper City TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Paper City about?
- Just after midnight on 10 March 1945, the US launched an air-based attack on eastern Tokyo; continuing until morning, the raid left more than 100,000 people dead and a quarter of the city eradicated. Unlike their loved ones, Hiroshi Hoshino, Michiko Kiyooka and Minoru Tsukiyama managed to emerge from the bombings. Now in their twilight years, they wish for nothing more than recognition and reparations for those who, like them, had been indelibly harmed by the war – but the Japanese government and even their fellow citizens seem disinclined to acknowledge the past.
- Who directed Paper City?
- Paper City was directed by Adrian Francis.
- Who stars in Paper City?
- Paper City stars Hiroshi Hoshino, Michiko Kiyooka, Minoru Tsukiyama.
- How long is Paper City?
- Paper City has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Paper City?
- Paper City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paper City produced?
- Paper City was produced in Australia, Japan.
- What are the themes of Paper City?
- The themes of Paper City include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace.