Synopsis

In a daycare center for seniors in western Japan, staff gather with residents to record their recollections of the past. Many who attend have dementia; while they may struggle with recent events, their memories of earlier times remain remarkably vivid. Stories of a submerged hometown, the hardships endured on the battlefield, and other treasured narratives become invaluable records for those who will come after. Unintentionally, this practice also appears to stimulate cognitive function and may