NHK's documentary program "Document 72 Hours" (General) will air "Rolling on the Kochi Tram" from 10:00 PM on October 3rd. The setting for this episode is the tram that runs through Kochi at a leisurely pace. Occasionally, it is overtaken by bicycles, but for some reason, it is endearing. We listened to what people were thinking as they were rocking along.
The reporting team boarded the tram, which has been running through Kochi City from north to south and east to west, connecting to neighboring cities and towns for 121 years since it opened, and has supported the lives of local people. People ride it because it is necessary for daily life, to commute to work, school, hospital, shopping, etc., but when we asked people about it, we found out that there are many different reasons for using it...
Whether you're traveling to read a book, have a drink with old friends, or simply take in the winding scenery, there's something more to it than just a means of transportation. This is a three-day journey with the people who ride the tram, carrying with them stories of different lives.
This documentary program focuses on a single location each time, observing the various human dramas that occur there over a period of 72 hours. It listens to the stories of people who meet by chance, capturing the current era.
