Pray for Japan
Originally released in 2012. Pray for Japan is a documentary film. directed by Stu Levy.
Starring Hiroyuki Abe, Najeeb Ullah Ayaz, and Shu Chiba
Synopsis
On March 11, 2011, Japan's Tohoku coastal region was destroyed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that followed. PRAY FOR JAPAN takes place in the devastated region of Ishinomaki, Miyagi - the largest coastal city in Tohoku with a population of over 160,000 people. Filmmaker Stu Levy - an American living in Japan - filmed the tsunami aftermath during his trips to Tohoku as a volunteer and over a period of 6 weeks, captured over 50 hours of footage. PRAY FOR JAPAN focuses on four key perspectives of the tragedy - School, Shelter, Family, and Volunteers. With each perspective we meet victims who faced significant obstacles and fought to overcome them. Through these four vantage points, the audience is able to understand the vast ramifications of this large-scale natural disaster - and the battle these real-life heroes fought on behalf of their loved ones and their hometown.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Studio Deen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pray for Japan about?
On March 11, 2011, Japan's Tohoku coastal region was destroyed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that followed. PRAY FOR JAPAN takes place in the devastated region of Ishinomaki...
Who directed Pray for Japan?
Pray for Japan was directed by Stu Levy.
How long is Pray for Japan?
Pray for Japan has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Pray for Japan released?
Pray for Japan was released on March 14, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pray for Japan?
The main cast of Pray for Japan includes Hiroyuki Abe, Najeeb Ullah Ayaz, Shu Chiba, Manabu Endo, Kento Ito.