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After the capture and interrogation by the FBI and US Attorney, Japanese photographer Midori Shimoda retells the pivotal moments during World War 2 when he escaped California and the internment camps, all in search of his American dream.

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Credits

Director(s):

Chris Naoki Lee

Biography(s):

Chris Naoki Lee is an award-winning writer, director, and actor whose debut feature Dinner Party was distributed by Vertical Entertainment. A 25-year industry veteran across film, television, and performance capture, he was nominated by James Hong for GMA''s 2022 AAPI Inspiration List

Producer(s):

Tracy Ip, Brian Takahashi, Summer Marie Thomas, Chris Naoki Lee

Writer(s):

Chris Naoki Lee

Cast:

Steve Terada, Troy Baker, Yuji Okumoto, Miki Ishikawa

Cinematographer(s):

Matt Hoodhood

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Premiere Status:

Canadian Premiere

Year:

2026

Running Time:

22

Language(s):

English and Japanese

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venues:

Virtual