DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2009

FUTSU NO SHIGOTO GA SHITAI (A NORMAL LIFE, PLEASE)

Winner of Muhr AsiaAfrica / Documentary /First Prize :Tokachi Tsuchiya (Director)

Japan / 2008 / Japanese dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / DVCam / 70 mins

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Cast & Credits

Director: Tokachi Tsuchiya
Producer: Tokachi Tsuchiya
Scriptwriter: Tokachi Tsuchiya
Cinematographer: Tokachi Tsuchiya
Editor: Tokachi Tsuchiya
Composer: Margaret Drawers
Cast (in alphabetical order): Nobukazu Kaikura

Synopsis

The subject of this documentary is a truck driver. On top of working 552 hours a month, he does not get paid overtime, does not receive social insurance benefits and cannot take paid holidays. One day, this seemingly weak-willed young man stands up for himself and demands a normal life.

Contains: 15+