At an addict rehabilitation center forum held at a facility for the aged in Sendai in early October, 10 drug, alcohol and inhalant addicts struggling through rehab performed for the audience, depicting their individual experiences.
"I used to be a civil servant," one man said. Another said, "The three of us here were sentenced to a total of 25 years in jail," inviting laughter from the audience.
In the final scene, the 10 sang the band Mr. Children's "Yasashii Uta" ("Gentle Song") together, joining hands.