The Wind Telephone (excerpt)

Synopsis:

Based on a true story.

Tsuneo, a man who lost his wife as a result of the tsunami that hit the coast of Japan in 2011, erects an old telephone booth in his backyard in order to commune with her through the wind.

Word of the wind telephone spreads far and wide, and soon there is a stream of pilgrims – survivors of the tsunami – making their way to Tsuneo’s phone.

One such survivor, Chiasa – who lost her son in the tsunami – visits regularly and, over time, begins to form a bond with Tsuneo.

A subtle yet deeply moving story that explores love, loss and the human spirit.

Character Breakdown:

The play is a 2-hander: 1 female, 1 male.

CHIASA – 40 and upward

TSUNEO – 50 and upward

Running-time: 75 minutes.

Production History: Not yet produced.

Excerpt available for download for free.