I saw this screened yesterday at the Bite The Mango Film Festival in Bradford, UK.
Very moving film! Its rare to see a 'war film' that centers itself on Budhism. Not in its entirety but central to its story.
It not only shows how futile war is but also the way those of Japanese ethnicity in America during the war were treated. All locked up together in internment camps for doing nothing wrong, apart from being Japanese American. Just for being of a certain country's origin - Then made to fight for their country.
With pretty much an all Asian cast its a well crafted work which looks great with a superb sound design and a visual treat.
Try and get to see it if you can.
Very moving film! Its rare to see a 'war film' that centers itself on Budhism. Not in its entirety but central to its story.
It not only shows how futile war is but also the way those of Japanese ethnicity in America during the war were treated. All locked up together in internment camps for doing nothing wrong, apart from being Japanese American. Just for being of a certain country's origin - Then made to fight for their country.
With pretty much an all Asian cast its a well crafted work which looks great with a superb sound design and a visual treat.
Try and get to see it if you can.