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91 minPGdocumentary
8.7/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Shuichi Tsubata and his wife Hideko cultivate 70 types of vegetables and 50 types of fruits on their 200-ping property in Aichi Prefecture.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Shuichi and Hideko, a couple living in Aichi Prefecture.
  • Find out how they maintain self-sufficiency in their garden.
  • See how love endures through loss and daily routines.

Did You Know

  • Shuichi Tsubata was 90 years old when he passed away in June 2015.
  • The couple's land is divided into 21 plots for different vegetables.
  • Shuichi wrote at least ten letters a day to people he did not know well.
  • Hideko canceled their insurance and pawned jewelry to help fund Shuichi's dream of a sailboat.

Perfect For

Japanese rural lifeGardening enthusiastsDocumentary lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Life is Fruity?

Life is Fruity was directed by Kenshi Fushihara.

What is the age of the main characters in Life is Fruity?

Shuichi is 90 years old and Hideko is 87 years old.

When did Life is Fruity premiere in Japan?

Life is Fruity premiered in Japan on November 6, 2016.

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