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202290 minPGdocumentary

at Baywalk

202290 minPGdocumentary

Two men’s lives intersect near Manila's Baywalk, where one struggles with homelessness and the other seeks enjoyment in retirement.

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Tsuyoshi Kumeta

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Two men’s lives intersect near Manila's Baywalk, where one struggles with homelessness and the other seeks enjoyment in retirement.

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Tsuyoshi Kumetadirector

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Takashi Akatsuka spends his nights among the homeless at Baywalk, a well-known tourist spot in Manila. Once financially secure, he now faces life on the streets after moving to the Philippines. A few hundred meters away, Masami Sekiya has settled into a high-rise apartment to enjoy retirement. Despite their different circumstances, both men find that their lives remain unchanged over time. The film runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2022.

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