The Harbor Lights (2024)

Other name: 港に灯がともる , Lights on the Port , Minato ni Hi ga Tomoru , みなとにひがともる

Description:

"The Harbor Lights" centers on Akari, a third-generation Korean resident in Japan, whose birth coincided with the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Despite her heritage and a pivotal moment in her country's history, Akari feels little connection to either. She barely identifies as Korean and holds no memory of the disaster, sparking an existential crisis. The film delves into Akari's journey as she grapples with profound questions: What does her family's Korean nationality truly mean to her, especially when she feels so assimilated? And what does she truly want for herself, untethered from a past she doesn't recall? Akari embarks on a quest to understand her identity, exploring the echoes of the earthquake and her family's untold stories. Her search is a poignant exploration of belonging, heritage, and the search for personal truth in a world that often defines us by our origins.

Duration: 1 hr. 59 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Nov 08, 2024

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2024

Genre:Drama