In the Shadow of the Pines (2020)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.092 |
Directed By
Anne Koizumi
Crew
Anne Koizumi
René Portillo Ruiz
Jérôme Breteché
Sahar Yousefi
respectfulchild
Anne Koizumi
TOP CAST
Anne Koizumi
Daughter
Mikio Owaki
Father
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