Movie: In the Shadow of the Pines

Top 2 Billed Cast

Anne Koizumi
Anne Koizumi

Daughter

Mikio Owaki
Mikio Owaki

Father

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    In the Shadow of the Pines

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    In the Shadow of the Pines is an animated short documentary about a difficult father-daughter relationship. Drawing on childhood memories, Anne Koizumi, the filmmaker, explores her upbringing with her Japanese immigrant dad, who was also the janitor at the elementary school she attended. The film explores the idea of shame and how it can shape and define us while also concealing who we can truly become.

  • Release Date

    2020-04-24

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    10

  • Rating:

    5.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Unearthing the memories that shape us

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    English日本語
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