Kono Basho
As two estranged half-sisters reunite at their father's funeral, they mend their differences, find solace in shared grief, and become instrumental in the city's ongoing recovery. Ella, a 28-year-old F…
Kono Basho
As two estranged half-sisters reunite at their father's funeral, they mend their differences, find solace in shared grief, and become instrumental in the city's ongoing recovery. Ella, a 28-year-old Filipina anthropologist, travels to Rikuzentakata City for her estranged father Emman's funeral, where she navigates the cultural and emotional complexities of his second family, including her Japanese half-sister, Reina. As they confront their intertwined histories, Ella and Reina find solace and connection, each reevaluating their perceptions of their father. Their journey of self-discovery intersects with Rikuzentakata's post- 2011 earthquake and tsunami recovery. Discovering their father's photographs propels them on a path of rediscovery, exploring their relationships and individual identities. This poignant narrative explores themes of family, loss, identity, and renewal, reflecting deeply on the Filipino diaspora amid a backdrop of historical trauma.
Kono Basho
Drama
Film Details
As two estranged half-sisters reunite at their father's funeral, they mend their differences, find solace in shared grief, and become instrumental in the city's ongoing recovery. Ella, a 28-year-old Filipina anthropologist, travels to Rikuzentakata City for her estranged father Emman's funeral, where she navigates the cultural and emotional complexities of his second family, including her Japanese half-sister, Reina. As they confront their intertwined histories, Ella and Reina find solace and connection, each reevaluating their perceptions of their father.
Their journey of self-discovery intersects with Rikuzentakata's post- 2011 earthquake and tsunami recovery. Discovering their father's photographs propels them on a path of rediscovery, exploring their relationships and individual identities. This poignant narrative explores themes of family, loss, identity, and renewal, reflecting deeply on the Filipino diaspora amid a backdrop of historical trauma..