
Whereabouts of Sound
Documentary
Overview
As they play carefree music, their musicianship is met with surprise, wonder, and sometimes even laughter. Captivating all who watch, Otoasobi Project’s rich variety of expression reshapes the concept of improvised music. Formed in 2005 in Kobe, Japan, Otoasobi Project has some 50 members, including people with intellectual disabilities, musicians, and music therapists, who pursue music and well-being through improvised performances. After many years of numerous workshops, concerts, and other activities, they even held their first tour in the UK in September 2013. The movie “Whereabouts of Sound” depicts the appeal of the improvised music Otoasobi creates, and the beauty of its natural, honest expression.
Top Cast


Yoshihide Otomo
Yoshihide Otomo
Self
Yoshihide Otomo
Self
Shiori Aoki
Shiori Aoki
Self
Shiori Aoki
Self
Yui Iiyama
Yui Iiyama
Self
Yui Iiyama
Self
Seiko Ito
Seiko Ito
Self
Seiko Ito
Self
Makoto Inada
Makoto Inada
Self
Makoto Inada
Self
Ayako Udo
Ayako Udo
Self
Ayako Udo
Self
Mariko Udo
Mariko Udo
Self
Mariko Udo
Self
Masashi Ezaki
Masashi Ezaki
Self
Masashi Ezaki
Self
Masaru Kada
Masaru Kada
Self
Masaru Kada
Self
Eriko Kanazawa
Eriko Kanazawa
Self
Eriko Kanazawa
Self
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