Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Storyville: Documentary about a family adjusting to life after the tsunami and Fukushima disaster

Storyville: Documentary about a family adjusting to life after the tsunami and Fukushima disaster  that devastated Japan, focusing on Kyoko Miyake's Aunt Kuniko, who had to abandon her home and business.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01r7bpt/Storyville_20122013_Surviving_the_Tsunami_My_Atomic_Aunt/

It's beautifully done.  It reminds me of how my sister in law described her life in Fukushima before the disaster.  About 70% of the areas is mountainous in Fukushima prefecture with full of goodness from the nature.   I'm sure everybody will love Aunt Kuniko for her humour, optimistic and courageous attitude to live her life again in the devastated situation in Fukushima prefecture.  It seems a happy ending in the video, but left me with a feeling of sad, knowing her life is never going to be the same again as long as she stays in Fukushima prefecture.  But I also felt moved by her love for her hometown.  She used to give a service of wedding.  Now she is going to set up funeral service.  I'm sure she will bring healing to all those who may die earlier than they really deserve.  

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