Document 72 Hours - S08E21: Thoughts and Reflections on a Rooftop Ferris Wheel

Name: Thoughts and Reflections on a Rooftop Ferris Wheel
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-07-07

Jul 07, 2017DocumentarySeason 8, Episode 21

The rooftop Ferris wheel in Matsuyama, western Japan, is an attraction that every local knows. During the slow 15-minute ride, people enjoy the view of the entire city and ponder over joy and sorrow. High school students say that it's a routine to hop on the Ferris wheel before their exams to refresh their minds. An old widow always takes a ride after shopping and reflects on her life. Why are people drawn to these enclosed capsules that simply go up and come back down? For 3 days, we spoke to the people as they take this 15-minute journey up to the sky.

All Episodes - Season 8

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Document 72 Hours S08E21 Synopsis

Document 72 Hours "Thoughts and Reflections on a Rooftop Ferris Wheel" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2017-07-07, this episode is part of Season 8 of Document 72 Hours. With a runtime of 25m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The rooftop Ferris wheel in Matsuyama, western Japan, is an attraction that every local knows. During the slow 15-minute ride, people enjoy the view of the entire city and ponder over joy and sorrow. High school students say that it's a routine to ho...