Yuriko Ogino

One rainy night, somewhere in the corner of the city, uncanny memories meet on a motel bed.

A comedy about seven aging women on a fall foliage tour whose guide disappears, leaving them stranded in the mountains. As they struggle to survive, they unexpectedly discover resilience, friendship, and a renewed sense of self.

Theatre 1 (Observational Film Series #3) is a feature length documentary, which closely depicts the world of Oriza Hirata, Japan's leading playwright and director, and his theatrical company, Seinendan. By depicting them, the film leads the audience to revisit fundamental but timely questions: What is theatre? Why do human beings act?