Taro OKAMOTO became world-famous by designing the “Tower of the Sun” at the Expo ’70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution of Japanese culture – from the Paleolithic up until modern times. In his documentary debut, director Kosai SEKINE takes us on a philosophical journey that transcends the visual limits of documentaries.
The fist episode of the anthology film which is centered around a particular bench. Two childhood friends meet to reminisce about a park which was recently demolished to make way for a daycare center.
A beautiful session between dancer Tanaka Min and director Wim Wenders that illustrates something before we started speaking with words.
The second episode of the anthology film which is centered around a particular bench.