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Saturday, September 22, 2012

The Land of Hope by Sion Sono Wins at TIFF 2012 | EYES IN

The Land of Hope by Sion Sono Wins at TIFF 2012 | EYES IN

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  1. The award goes to Sion Sono’s "The Land of Hope." The jury remarked: “For its subtle, complex and artful account of the social and political aspects of a national trauma that ends in hope and love, the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival NETPAC Award for best feature film is given to 'The Land of Hope' by Sion Sono.”

    The award-winning director Sion Sono ("Love Exposure," "Cold Fish," "Guilty of Romance," "Himizu)" has presented his new film "The Land of Hope" in world premiere in Toronto. The film is the Japan’s first feature drama depicting one family trying to face the hard but true reality of Tohoku Tsunami earthquakes and nuclear power plant explosion.

    In a typical Japanese village, Yoichi Ono lives with his wife, Izumi and his parents. The Ono family lives a frugal but happy life as dairy farmers in the peaceful village. One day, the worst earthquake in history strikes, causing a nearby nuclear power station to explode. Their neighbours, who live within the range of the nuclear power station, are forcibly ordered by the government to evacuate. But the Ono family, whose property sits half in and half out of the designated range, must decide whether or not to leave their home.

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