Organ

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Organ

In the closing months of World War II Japanese cities are being bombed at a frightening pace leading to many innocent casualties. Kindergarten teacher Kaede and music teacher Mitsue band together to take the children under their care to safety outside of Tokyo. They find shelter and a modicum of safety at an old abandoned temple in Saitama as Tokyo burns. Music, and an organ they bring with them, brings solace during a terrifying time.

Inspired by true events, Organ is a heart-warming story of courage, friendship and the power of music.

Official Website and Trailer (In Japanese):  anohi-organ.com
You may purchase ticket(s) at Ticketweb, or at JCCC Reception, 416-441-2345.

長年山田洋次監督との共同脚本、助監督を務めてきた平山恵美子監督が、第二次世界大戦末期に子供達の命を守るため保育園ごと疎開させた保母たちの奮闘を描いた、真実の物語。

警報が鳴っては防空壕に避難する生活が続く1944年。東京品川の戸越保育所では、保母たちが保育所の疎開を模索していた。まだ幼い子供たちと離れて暮らすことに賛否両論の親たちを説得させ、埼玉の荒れ寺で園児たちとの疎開生活をスタートさせた保母たち。幾多の困難に立ち向かいながら、オルガンを奏でてみんなを勇気付けていたヒロインたちにも徐々に戦争の影が迫る…。

監督:平松恵美子『ひまわりと子犬の7日間』
出演:戸田恵梨香、大原櫻子、佐久間由依、橋爪功

© 映画「あの日のオルガン」製作委員会

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Director
Emiko Hiramatsu
Starring
Erika Toda, Sakurako Ohara, Yui Sakuma, Isao Hashizume
Premiere
North American Premiere
Date
Runtime
119 min
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