– Her first (and to date only) feature-length documentary, filmed over five years. It follows a 78-year-old retired train conductor living with dementia in a care facility. The man believes his hospital bed is a train cabin; he continues to announce stations and check tickets. Ichiki never interviews him. She simply sits across from him, recording his rituals. The film is a meditation on dignity and the persistence of identity.
Some of Ichiki's notable roles include:
As her career took off, Miho found herself attending conventions and events all over Japan. Fans would approach her, excitedly asking for autographs and selfies. She was thrilled to see how her work had impacted so many people.
Miho Ichiki
– Her first (and to date only) feature-length documentary, filmed over five years. It follows a 78-year-old retired train conductor living with dementia in a care facility. The man believes his hospital bed is a train cabin; he continues to announce stations and check tickets. Ichiki never interviews him. She simply sits across from him, recording his rituals. The film is a meditation on dignity and the persistence of identity.
Some of Ichiki's notable roles include:
As her career took off, Miho found herself attending conventions and events all over Japan. Fans would approach her, excitedly asking for autographs and selfies. She was thrilled to see how her work had impacted so many people. miho ichiki