Showa Shinzan (2002)

Showa Shinzan

2002

Animation

Synopsis

This animated film tells the story of a young Japanese girl's relationship with her grandfather, a postmaster and amateur geologist. When the neighboring Mount Usu erupts during World War II, he records its activity. As he witnesses the birth of a new mountain named Showa Shinzan, he transcends the misery and folly of war that surrounds them and teaches his granddaughter a valuable lesson about life. Evoking the tradition of Bunraku puppetry, this animated film is based on actual events.

Credits

Director

Alison Reiko Loader

Crew

Alison Reiko Loader (Animation)

Hiromi Goto (Screenplay)

Jesse Nishihata (Screenplay)