: In the chaos of the emergency evacuation to Tokyo, Rock is accidentally left behind on the island.
: Years later, the family is miraculously reunited with Rock at an animal rescue center. However, they face new challenges as Rock has aged and become weaker, and they are still unable to return to their island home. Key Cast and Crew Director : Isamu Nakae Cast : Ryuta Sato as Matsuo Noyama (Shin's father) Kumiko Aso as Takako Noyama (Shin's mother) Mitsuko Baisho as Fusako (Shin's grandmother) Ryunosuke Hashino as Shin Noyama Themes and Background
(also known as Rock: Wanko no Shima ) is a 2011 Japanese drama film directed by Isamu Nakae . The movie is based on the true story of a family and their dog, Rock, who were separated during the devastating volcanic eruption on the island of Miyakejima in August 2000. Story Overview
The original inspiration for the movie came from a popular segment on a Fuji TV morning program called “Kyou no Wanko” (Doggie of the Day), which featured the real-life dog Rock in 2007. Wanko – Me, my family & my dog