DRAMA . 2004 . 1h 51m . 7.0/10

Village Photobook_

Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for future generations, the villagers decide to take photographs of all the families in the village. Kenichi, the only photographer in the village, is put in charge of the project. He calls his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help him with the task. Takashi is puzzled since his father and he are not at all close, but as they visit each family in turn and Takashi sees his father working, Takashi's feelings towards his father begin to change.

Starring Tatsuya Fuji, Ken Kaito, Mao Miyaji
7.0/10
Rating
1h 51m
Runtime
2004
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for future generations, the villagers decide to take photographs of all the families in the village. Kenichi, the only photographer in the village, is put in charge of the project. He calls his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help him with the task. Takashi is puzzled since his father and he are not at all close, but as they visit each family in turn and Takashi sees his father working, Takashi's feelings towards his father begin to change.

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Cast
Tatsuya Fuji stars as Takahashi Kenichi in Village Photobook.
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Year context
Village Photobook was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for f...
Village Photobook is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 51m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Village Photobook about?
Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for future generations, the villagers decide to take photographs of all the families in the village. Kenichi, the only photographer in the village, is put in charge of the project. He calls his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help him with the task. Takashi is puzzled since his father and he are not at all close, but as they visit each family in turn and Takashi sees his father working, Takashi's feelings towards his father begin to change.
How long is Village Photobook?
Village Photobook has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in Village Photobook?
The cast of Village Photobook includes Tatsuya Fuji, Ken Kaito, Mao Miyaji, Masahiro Komoto, Pace Wu Pui-Tsi.
What is the rating of Village Photobook?
Village Photobook has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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