Mother

A long distance from Tokyo, Okinawa is still part of Japan.
Yumiko has raised her daughter alone since her husband died.
Ocean, their common hang – out.
They watches the sunrise each morning.
A normal day quietly begins.

Director Biography

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Born in 1970, Shin-ya is a photographer whose main subjects are “People & Nature.”
An avid outdoors man, he has been climbing and free-diving since high school.
Shin-ya entered the film production arena in 2007.

Filmography
「RIVER」（2009）:Shortshorts Film Festival & Asia 2010／J-WAVE Award & Audience Award

Director Statement

A beautiful sea and an island of tourism, Okinawa in Japan.
Historic heritage of the World Heritage Ryukyu Dynasty, forest area “Yambaru” which became a national park in Japan,
Performing arts such as Ryukyu dance is also wonderful.
But what I should not forget is the voiceless voice from those who live in Okinawa.