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In the Shadow of the Pines

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In the Shadow of the Pines

Unearthing the memories that shape us

10.0

0h 8m

2020

“Unearthing the memories that shape us”

Synopsis

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

AnimationDocumentary

stop motion

Cast & Crew

Anne Koizumi

as Daughter

Mikio Owaki

as Father

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