Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone (2020)

Other name: おらおらでひとりいぐも, Ora ora de Hitori Igumo, I'll Live By Myself

Description:

Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone tells the poignant story of Momoko, a 75-year-old woman navigating profound solitude. Her journey began in 1964 when she bravely ventured to Tokyo by herself from her hometown. There, she built a family, marrying her husband and raising two children together. However, her world is suddenly upended when her husband passes away, leaving Momoko utterly dumbfounded and alone once more. Faced with this unexpected emptiness, Momoko embarks on a quiet yet transformative path. She begins visiting the local library, where the simple act of borrowing books gradually sparks a remarkable change within her. This new engagement with literature deeply alters her life, opening her eyes to new possibilities and redefining her existence. Adapted from the novel by Wakatake Chisato, this film is a testament to resilience and rediscovery.

Director: Okita Shuichi [沖田修一]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; life; Novel