Wanko: The Story Of Me, My Family And Rock Apr 2026

: The family struggles to adapt to life in Tokyo, grappling with the loss of their home and the uncertainty of Rock's fate.

: Young Shin Noyama (Ryunosuke Hashino) raises a puppy named Rock . The two share an inseparable bond until the island's volcano begins to erupt, forcing a mass evacuation. Wanko: The Story of Me, My Family and Rock

: In the chaos of the emergency evacuation to Tokyo, Rock is accidentally left behind on the island. : The family struggles to adapt to life

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

(also known as Rock: Wanko no Shima ) is a 2011 Japanese drama film directed by Isamu Nakae . The movie is based on the true story of a family and their dog, Rock, who were separated during the devastating volcanic eruption on the island of Miyakejima in August 2000. Story Overview