In the Shadow of the Pines
“Unearthing the memories that shape us”
2020•G•8m•10.0•Released
AnimationDocumentary
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.
Director
Anne Koizumi
Languages
English, Japanese
Studio
Nava Projects
Cast
Anne Koizumi
Daughter
Mikio Owaki
Father
Production
Company
Nava Projects
Producer
Sahar Yousefi
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