Now and Then

Description

A college student in Japan rallies her peers to advocate for changes to the country's immigration laws, which have led to the incarceration of asylum-seekers in hazardous detention centers. The film documents the activists' efforts as they confront a system that perpetuates discrimination and seeks to challenge the government’s stance on these issues. Simultaneously, the documentary investigates the historical context of discrimination in Japan, focusing on the 1923 massacre of Korean people during a massive earthquake. Young activists today are portrayed as they uncover this painful history, pushing for acknowledgment and justice from a government that continues to deny these events. The filmmaker connects past injustices with the current refugee crisis, highlighting the ongoing struggle for recognition and reform.