Hometown Stories - Season 11 Episode 5 Longing for the Power of Touch
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many eldercare facilities to restrict visits between residents and their families. The loss of direct contact with loved ones has caused many residents to become emotionally unstable. One family struggles to find the right words to cheer their mother up, while another wants to make the most of their last time with their mother who's in the final stages of life. This program follows families who are trying to maintain hope in spite of everything.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life
- Cast: lae astra
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