The screening of the movie "Oath to Megumi" on the theme of Megumi Yokota and her family, who were abducted by North Korea, began in Niigata City, where the incident occurred.
"Oath to Megumi" is a work that depicts the suffering of abductees such as Megumi Yokota and their families who continue to rescue, and from the 15th, "Cine Wind" in Chuo-ku, Niigata City. The screening started at.
Director Sho Nobushi said in a stage greeting, "I portrayed Megumi's life in North Korea in a movie, but I think it's actually more dire. I have to rescue her sooner."
At the venue, Megumi's classmate Masaki Ikeda read the message of Megumi's mother, Sakie, and said, "I am deeply grateful that I was able to make a big appeal to the world about this abduction case. I pray that we can continue to send a powerful message for peace. "
Director Nobushi said, "I think it is our job to take over the thoughts from Shigeru Yokota, who died last June, and work toward a solution, so I hope we can make a good start today."