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In the Shadow of the Pines

UNEARTHING THE MEMORIES THAT SHAPE US
10/10 2020 4K 8 min
Animation • Documentary

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.

In the Shadow of the Pines
Top Cast
Anne Koizumi
Anne Koizumi
Daughter
Mikio Owaki
Mikio Owaki
Father