Every person, town or village has a story to tell, whether they are tales of love and friendship or the tragedy of losing a loved one, and they all are interwoven into our lives in complex layers.
That is how movie director Hiroki Hayashi and his film production company, Fireworks, collaborated with residents in the city of Ena, Gifu Prefecture, to create the film "Furusato Gaeri" ("Going Home").
Hayashi's method for making movies is unique. He invites thousands of locals to participate in the creation process, ranging from casting them, using them as extras or involving them in fundraising and advertising activities, with the aim of revitalizing and developing the community.