Sunflowers
/Directed by Soraya Umewaka and Chloe White
/Documentary for Topic
/2022 (24 mins)
Having been born the year of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, ten-year-old Eri has grown up in the shadow of the event that defined her hometown, despite having no recollection of it herself. When her family joins a local sunflower planting group who are hoping to rid the soil of toxins, she begins to learn more about the memories of those around her.
Part of series Manmade Monsters due for release 2022
Official Selection
Big Sky Documentary Festival, 2023