: In the chaos of the emergency evacuation to Tokyo, Rock is accidentally left behind on the island.
The narrative centers on the Noyama family, who run a small inn called "Taiyo" on Miyakejima. Wanko: The Story of Me, My Family and Rock
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 : In the chaos of the emergency evacuation
: The family struggles to adapt to life in Tokyo, grappling with the loss of their home and the uncertainty of Rock's fate. Wanko – Me, my family & my dog
The film explores deep themes of , resilience , and the love of one's homeland . It was filmed on location at Miyakejima to support reconstruction efforts and heighten awareness for the island's recovery.