Une double absence

A true photographic narrative, this book tells the story of a young man, Daiki, whose life was entirely devoted to his grandmother, Yukimi. Fascinated and touched by this unique relationship, photographer Akihito Yoshida, Daiki's cousin and also Yukimi's grandson, decided to document their story. He photographed their daily life and, over the years, we see a rare relationship develop between grandmother and grandson: attention, kindness, trust and attachment forge an extraordinarily strong bond. But one day, Daiki disappears without a word. Yukimi is devastated, and Daiki's presence fades away. What remains of this story, of their relationship, of their affection? Akihito Yoshida shows us the impermanence of human beings, the fragility of bonds, the deceptiveness of appearances, and the haunting absence of those we hold dear.