The Chimney Sweeper

An urban cityscape with a figure bent over a chimney on a rooftop, smoke rising around them. Towering buildings and a communications tower dominate the background, among cool tones and crisp light.

Yoshio, 85, is a chimney sweeper who does not want to retire even though his work has declined. He meets Kenta, whose public bathhouse was damaged in the Noto earthquake, and decides to repair the chimney as his last job.

Project details

  • Director(s)
    Shingo Ota
  • Producer(s)
    Kyoko Takenaka (Hydroblast.Inc)
  • Co-producer(s)
  • Countries of Production
    Japan
  • Countries of Co-production
    France
  • Production Status
    In Production

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