Kawasaki Keirin

In the industrial city of Kawasaki, on the corner of the street where my grandparents used to live, bettors of keirin — a cycling race developed in post-war — gather in a tiny bar busy drinking, chatting and gambling at the velodrome nearby. Most are old men who struggle to make a living for themselves; most have lived in this town their whole lives. This film frankly captured with a fixed camera, gives voice to the lives of the elderly men who have been left behind by Japan's economy.

Release Date

June 19, 2016

Status

Released

Original Title

Kawasaki Keirin

Runtime

41min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, French, Japanese

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