Storyline

Eiko Kanno is a 79 year old grandmother whose life has been completely changed by the nuclear disaster in Fukushima. Her life should have been with her grandchildren but because of the disaster which caused her entire village of Iitate to be evacuated. She now lives by herself in temporary housing. Yoshiko Kanno and her extended family are very important to her changed life. Yoshiko Kanno lost her parents in the evacuation and she found herself living next door to Eiko Kanno. They entertain themselves by telling jokes to each other like a comedic duo. They now live together.

Key Information

Director Mizue Furui
Language JA

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Cast & Crew

Eiko Kanno

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Yoshiko Kanno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko was released on May 7, 2016.

The runtime of Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko is 1h 35m.

Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko is a Documentary movie.

Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko was directed by Mizue Furui.

The main cast of Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko includes Eiko Kanno, Yoshiko Kanno.

Mothers of Fukushima: Eiko & Yoshiko is originally in Japanese.