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Jōhatsu: Into Thin Air

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Every year, thousands of people vanish without a trace in Japan. Known as the Johatsu, or "the evaporated," they abandon their lives for various reasons, a troublesome relationship, mounting debts or threats from the mafia. Some get support from so-called "night moving" companies, which help people to disappear and start a new life somewhere else. Taking an intimate look into the phenomenon of "evaporating people," JOHATSU: INTO THIN AIR depicts the inner conflicts and attempts at reconciliation of those who have disappeared and those who have been left behind.

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Phuong Le Guardian Feb 24
3/5
The reasons for a disappearance are not always clear-cut, and the film not only lends an ear to the “evaporated” but is also sympathetic to the abandoned, who are left with gnawing questions and no answers. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International 11/22/2024
It’s a distinctive and atmospheric work, although one that might prove too cryptic to venture far beyond the festival circuit. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Nov 28
6/10
This a documentary that both illuminates human behaviour but also showcases what seems ultimately inexplicable. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 03/16/2024
7
Skillfully and thoroughly explores the Johatsu phenomenon, in all its complicated glory. The film's high-quality visuals and analytical approach, combined with Kai Eiermann's adept editing, result in a thought-provoking exploration of human psyche Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Andreas Hartmann

Director

Arata Mori

Director

Andreas Hartmann

Producer

Andreas Hartmann

Cinematographer

Kai Eiermann

Film Editor

Jana Irmert

Original Music

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Synopsis Every year, thousands of people vanish without a trace in Japan. Known as the Johatsu, or "the evaporated," they abandon their lives for various reasons, a troublesome relationship, mounting debts or threats from the mafia. Some get support from so-called "night moving" companies, which help people to disappear and start a new life somewhere else. Taking an intimate look into the phenomenon of "evaporating people," JOHATSU: INTO THIN AIR depicts the inner conflicts and attempts at reconciliation of those who have disappeared and those who have been left behind.
Director
Andreas Hartmann, Arata Mori
Producer
Andreas Hartmann
Production Co
Ossa Film, Mori Film
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 25m