Reunion (2012 film)


Reunion is a Japanese film directed by Ryoichi Kimizuka, starring Toshiyuki Nishida. It premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in September 2012, and was released at cinemas in Japan on 23 February 2013.

Outline

The film is based on the non-fiction book by Kota Ishii. Set in Kamaishi, Iwate, following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Aiba is a retired funeral-home employee who volunteers to assist in the task of preparing bodies at a temporary morgue set up in a school gymnasium.

Cast

The film's music was composed and arranged by. The ending theme song, "Pray for the World", was sung by Japanese singer Shanti Snyder.

Release

Theatrical run

The film premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in September 2012, and was released at cinemas in Japan on 23 February 2013.