Synopsis

Endo Michiro, the ex-lead singer of the legendary punk band ‘The Stalin,’ has ventured into film direction with a documentary on a subject where he is better placed than anyone to examine: himself. Endo, a native of Nihonmatsu in Fukushima, was on a nationwide solo tour in 2011 celebrating his 60th birthday when he was interrupted by the Great East Japan Earthquake. While performing at various venues, he visits old friends and expresses his thoughts on a wide variety of subjects, such as his complex about growing up in the countryside, his thoughts about Fukushima and its pre- and post-disaster status in Japan, and his family’s experiences in World War II.

Director

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  • Endo Michiro
  • Born in Fukushima in 1950, Endo Michiro formed the punk band ‘The Stalin’ in 1980 and was active for five years. After ‘The Stalin’ disbanded, he began a solo career with an acoustic guitar in 1993. In 2011, during his 60th birthday tour, he directed his first film, , and also launched ‘Project Fukushima!’ to aid disaster recovery efforts.