Balloon Elderly

“Balloon Elderly” is the story of a senior softball team in Hongodai, Japan, that battles aging through competition and camaraderie over the course of a season. The story follows the team’s men and women with unflinching intimacy as they turn to softball and to each other to empower their spirits in the face of deteriorating health.

Japan’s aging society has captured the attention of the world. Long life expectancy coupled with a low birth rate translates into looming economic and social challenges for the nation. The Balloon Elderly is a team that defies the trends.