THE DANCING HOMELESS

"A poignant exploration of homelessness and the transformative power of art. 'Dance of the Unseen' moves its audience beyond conventional narratives." - The Guardian | "This documentary is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering a lens into the lives of Tokyo's invisible citizens through dance." - The New York Times Homelessness and Resilience • Artistic Expression as Salvation • Community and Belonging • The Power of Letting Go • Cultural Context of Homelessness in Japan • Personal Stories of Transformation • Challenging Social Stigmas • The Role of Art in Social Issues Date of Completion: 2023 | Run Time: 52 minutes​​ | Language: English & Japanese with English subtitles | Captions: Yes | Includes: Transcript | Director: Wataru Miura | Producer: Nobuyuki Sasaki | Executive Producer: Ken-ichi Imamura | Cinematographer: Hitoshi Sakurada | Editor: Kenji Maejima | Sound mixing: So Takagi Tokuchika Nishi, a 40-year-old homeless man, lives on the streets