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Life is Fruity




Documentary - Encore Special Screenings

Thu May 9, 14:10

Fri May 10, 21:00

Sat May 11, 19:00


The real story of Shuichi Tsubata, a 90-year-old architect, and his 87-year-old wife, Hideko. They live in a one-story house designed by Shuichi. He grows vegetables and fruits in his garden, harvests them and makes a living out of them. It was already 50 years ago that Shuichi wanted to build sustainable houses compatible with the surrounding nature but had to give up his plans due to other economic priorities in the area. So he quit his job, purchased land, and built his dream house for himself and his wife. Life is Fruity is the documentary film that has caused a sensation throughout Japan.



 

Directed by: Kenshi Fushihara Year of production: 2016 Duration: 91 Japanese with English subtitles

Title in Japanese: 人生フルーツ JINSEI FURUIT

 

Director Kenshi Fushihara joined Tokai Television in Nagoya in 1993. He works as a director and producer of daily information programs.


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