This documentary follows the lives of four elderly Japanese men living in Manila's impoverished districts. Known as "distressed Japanese," they navigate their daily lives with minimal earnings and assistance from others. Despite once having jobs and families in Japan, they find themselves spending their final days in Manila for various reasons. The documentary offers a poignant portrayal of their struggles over seven years.
Unfortunately the movie Underdogs is not yet available on HBO Max.
Directing | Tsuyoshi Kumeta | Director |
Lighting | Tsuyoshi Kumeta | Directing Lighting Artist |
Editing | Tsuyoshi Kumeta | Editor |
Sound | Daisuke Takaoka | Music |
Crew | Tsuyoshi Kumeta | Cinematography |
Writing | Tsuyoshi Kumeta | Screenplay |