Life is Fruity
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- Apr 11, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: May 11
The real story of Shuichi Tsubata, a 90-year-old architect, and his 87-year-old wife, Hideko. They live in a one-story house designed by Shuichi. He grows vegetables and fruits in his garden, harvests them and makes a living out of them. It was already 50 years ago that Shuichi wanted to build sustainable houses compatible with the surrounding nature but had to give up his plans due to other economic priorities in the area. So he quit his job, purchased land, and built his dream house for himself and his wife. Life is Fruity is the documentary film that has caused a sensation throughout Japan. *Documentary – Special Encore Screening
Director: Kenshi Fushihara
Countries: Japan, Singapore, Vietnam
Year: 2016
Runtime: 91 min. Genre: Documentary
Languages: Japanese with English subtitles Title in Japanese: 人生フルーツ
Tickets & Screening Times
Thu, 29 May｜14:10｜Houdini
Fri, 30 May｜17:00｜Houdini Sat, 31 June｜12:00｜Houdini
Director Kenshi Fushihara joined Tokai Television in Nagoya in 1993. He works as a director and producer of daily information programs.
