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Restoring the Light
directed by Carol Liu, fl. 2004; produced by Carol Liu, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2011), 56 mins
Restoring the Light follows ophthalmologist Dr. Zhang Xubin, who operates a non-profit mobile eye clinic for underprivileged rural patients, as well as two families benefiting from the doctor's humanist mission. Despite a debilitating bone infection, a young woman from an illiterate farming family pursues her drea...
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directed by Carol Liu, fl. 2004; produced by Carol Liu, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2011), 56 mins
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Restoring the Light follows ophthalmologist Dr. Zhang Xubin, who operates a non-profit mobile eye clinic for underprivileged rural patients, as well as two families benefiting from the doctor's humanist mission. Despite a debilitating bone infection, a young woman from an illiterate farming family pursues her dream to attend university and become an artist. Her grandmother has lived in a cave dwelling for over sixty years and still toils in the f...
Restoring the Light follows ophthalmologist Dr. Zhang Xubin, who operates a non-profit mobile eye clinic for underprivileged rural patients, as well as two families benefiting from the doctor's humanist mission. Despite a debilitating bone infection, a young woman from an illiterate farming family pursues her dream to attend university and become an artist. Her grandmother has lived in a cave dwelling for over sixty years and still toils in the field even though she has lost her vision to cataracts. Meanwhile a bright ten-year-old boy blinded by an improperly treated illness in infancy is isolated due to the lack of special education at his school. Dr. Zhang's mobile clinic brings a measure of peace to the families, but also forces reality into sharper focus.
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Field of Study
Disability Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Carol Liu, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
Carol Liu, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
The Cinema Guild
Topic / Theme
Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 The Cinema Guild, Inc.
Awards Event
VC FilmFest - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival
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زندان زنان
directed by Manijeh Hekmat, 1962-; performed by Pegah Ahangarani, fl. 2001-2012, Roya Taymourian, 1959- and Roya Nonahali, 1961- (Iran: Iranian Independents), 1 hour 41 mins
Tahereh comes aboard this women's prison as the new warden. Tough and determined to get the prison into shape, she takes a harsh stance and believes that she can break each and every one of her inmates into submission. In particular, Mitra, who is in jail for having killed her abusive stepfather. Over the cours...
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directed by Manijeh Hekmat, 1962-; performed by Pegah Ahangarani, fl. 2001-2012, Roya Taymourian, 1959- and Roya Nonahali, 1961- (Iran: Iranian Independents), 1 hour 41 mins
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Tahereh comes aboard this women's prison as the new warden. Tough and determined to get the prison into shape, she takes a harsh stance and believes that she can break each and every one of her inmates into submission. In particular, Mitra, who is in jail for having killed her abusive stepfather. Over the course of seventeen years, new inmates come and go, and the relationship between Mitra and Tahereh evolves. And through the life story of e...
Tahereh comes aboard this women's prison as the new warden. Tough and determined to get the prison into shape, she takes a harsh stance and believes that she can break each and every one of her inmates into submission. In particular, Mitra, who is in jail for having killed her abusive stepfather. Over the course of seventeen years, new inmates come and go, and the relationship between Mitra and Tahereh evolves. And through the life story of each inmate, their bonds, and their differences, we see a microcosm of the Iranian society in its post-revolution years. This is the debut feature film of Manijeh Hekmat, an industry veteran. Her daughter Pegah Ahangarani participates in the film playing the parts of Pegah, Sahar and Essy. Awards/Festivals: Amnesty International - DOEN Award, Rotterdam International Film Festival; Ecumenical Jury Award - Special Mention, Fribourg International Film Festival; Tribeca Film Fesstival; Gijon International Film Festival; Hawaii International Film Festival; Venice Film Festival; Bratislava International Film Festival; Vancouver International Film Festival.Singapore International Film Festival.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-11-12
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Pegah Ahangarani, fl. 2001-2012, Roya Taymourian, 1959-, Roya Nonahali, 1961-
Author / Creator
Manijeh Hekmat, 1962-, Pegah Ahangarani, fl. 2001-2012, Roya Taymourian, 1959-, Roya Nonahali, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Iranian Independents
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Relationships
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Used by permission of Iranian Independents.
Awards Event
International Film Festival Rotterdam, Busan International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, Gijón International Film Festival, Fribourg International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, International Film Festival Bratislava
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西施眼
directed by Guan Hu, 1968-; performed by Yili Ma, fl. 2002-2013, Juyong Liu, fl. 2002-2003 and Yiqun Huang, fl. 2002-2004 (China: Privately Published), 2 hours 3 mins
{This film is split into two separate streams on the site for more reliable viewing} An aging opera singer facing retirement and a divorce. An energetic young woman seeking to escape her mundane life with her boyfriend. A young teacher obsessed with a new and rebellious student from Shanghai. All of them have one...
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directed by Guan Hu, 1968-; performed by Yili Ma, fl. 2002-2013, Juyong Liu, fl. 2002-2003 and Yiqun Huang, fl. 2002-2004 (China: Privately Published), 2 hours 3 mins
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{This film is split into two separate streams on the site for more reliable viewing} An aging opera singer facing retirement and a divorce. An energetic young woman seeking to escape her mundane life with her boyfriend. A young teacher obsessed with a new and rebellious student from Shanghai. All of them have one thing in common: their lives are intertwined with Xi Shi's, one of ancient China's legendary beauties. The story takes place in Xi S...
{This film is split into two separate streams on the site for more reliable viewing} An aging opera singer facing retirement and a divorce. An energetic young woman seeking to escape her mundane life with her boyfriend. A young teacher obsessed with a new and rebellious student from Shanghai. All of them have one thing in common: their lives are intertwined with Xi Shi's, one of ancient China's legendary beauties. The story takes place in Xi Shi's hometown in southern China. Film director Guan Hu explores the legend's personality as the stories of these three modern women unfold. Each seems to represent aspects of Xi Shi's history, motivations and life story, itself an opera. And the parallels running through these women's lives speak to Everywoman, says the opera star who 'owns' Xi Shi's opera role. She says that all women's lives carry something of Xi Shi's legend, which is detailed throughout the film. The young girl sells tea to tourists and like Xi Shi seeks a life of adventure. The young teacher is drawn to the young student and finds her impending marriage a distraction. The opera diva must face the inevitable facts of aging and undesirability. Xi Shi's legend can live today, the filmmaker is saying, because it is universal to all women. Awards/Festivals: NETPAC Award, Nominated for Best Film, Hawaii International Film Festival, 2002.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-19
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Yili Ma, fl. 2002-2013, Juyong Liu, fl. 2002-2003, Yiqun Huang, fl. 2002-2004
Author / Creator
Guan Hu, 1968-, Yili Ma, fl. 2002-2013, Juyong Liu, fl. 2002-2003, Yiqun Huang, fl. 2002-2004
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Sexuality
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Used by permission of Guan Hu.
Awards Event
Hawaii International Film Festival
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Bao giờ cho đến tháng mười
written by Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; directed by Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; performed by Phu Cuong Lai, fl. 1985, Luu Viet Bao Dang, fl. 1985 and Van Le, fl. 1964-2010 (Vietnam: Privately Published, 1985), 1 hour 26 mins
This drama, directed by Nhat Minh Dang and featuring actors Van Le, Luu Viet Bao Dang, and Phu Cuong Lai, is about a young widow hiding her husband's death from his family.
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written by Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; directed by Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; performed by Phu Cuong Lai, fl. 1985, Luu Viet Bao Dang, fl. 1985 and Van Le, fl. 1964-2010 (Vietnam: Privately Published, 1985), 1 hour 26 mins
Description
This drama, directed by Nhat Minh Dang and featuring actors Van Le, Luu Viet Bao Dang, and Phu Cuong Lai, is about a young widow hiding her husband's death from his family.
Date Written / Recorded
1985
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Phu Cuong Lai, fl. 1985, Luu Viet Bao Dang, fl. 1985, Van Le, fl. 1964-2010
Author / Creator
Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-, Phu Cuong Lai, fl. 1985, Luu Viet Bao Dang, fl. 1985, Van Le, fl. 1964-2010
Date Published / Released
1985-07, 1985
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Romantic relationships, Sense of duty, Mothers, Extended family, Widowed persons, Mourning, Vietnamese people, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984. Used by permission of Dang Nhat Minh.
Awards Event
Moscow International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival
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Highlands Trilogy, 3, Black Harvest
written by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-; directed by Bob Connolly, 1945- and Robin Anderson, 1948-2002; produced by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-, in Highlands Trilogy, 3 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 1 hour 30 mins
The third film of the renowned trilogy on Papua New Guinea joins First Contact and Joe Leahy's Neighbours in our collection. This film charts the progress of Joe in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He is to provide the money and the expertise; they are to supply the land...
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written by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-; directed by Bob Connolly, 1945- and Robin Anderson, 1948-2002; produced by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-, in Highlands Trilogy, 3 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 1 hour 30 mins
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The third film of the renowned trilogy on Papua New Guinea joins First Contact and Joe Leahy's Neighbours in our collection. This film charts the progress of Joe in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He is to provide the money and the expertise; they are to supply the land and the labor. He stands to make 60%; the tribespeople 40%. Tribal wars and the drop in coffee prices on the world market conspire to d...
The third film of the renowned trilogy on Papua New Guinea joins First Contact and Joe Leahy's Neighbours in our collection. This film charts the progress of Joe in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He is to provide the money and the expertise; they are to supply the land and the labor. He stands to make 60%; the tribespeople 40%. Tribal wars and the drop in coffee prices on the world market conspire to defeat the venture. Always suspect because of his mixed-race status, Joe is in deep trouble with the tribespeople when his promises of riches fail to materialize. As he organizes to emigrate with his family to Australia, he is a saddened man with an uncertain future. College Adult Black Harvest, the final film in the Highlands Trilogy, charts the progress of Joe Leahy in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He provides the money and the expertise; they supply the land and labor. But on the eve of success, the world coffee price collapses and tribal warfare erupts in the valley. Always suspect because of his mixed-race status, Joe is in deep trouble with the tribespeople when his promises of riches fail to materialize. As he organizes to emigrate with his family to Australia, he is a saddened man with an uncertain future.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Anderson, 1948-2002, Bob Connolly, 1945-, Joseph Madang, Popina Mai, Joe Leahy
Author / Creator
Robin Anderson, 1948-2002, Bob Connolly, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Series
Highlands Trilogy
Person Discussed
Joe Leahy
Topic / Theme
Ganiga, Biracial people, War, Social conflict, Plantations, Coffee, Tribal and national groups, Cultural change and history, Cultural identity, Anthropology, Ethnography, Ethnic Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
Awards Event
Hawaii International Film Festival, Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival, Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, International Documentary Association Awards, Cinéma du Réel Film Festival
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Highlands Trilogy, 3, Black Harvest: Film Discussion
written by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-; directed by Bob Connolly, 1945- and Robin Anderson, 1948-2002; produced by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-, in Highlands Trilogy, 3 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 28 mins
The third film of the renowned trilogy on Papua New Guinea joins First Contact and Joe Leahy's Neighbours in our collection. This film charts the progress of Joe in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He is to provide the money and the expertise; they are to supply the land...
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written by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-; directed by Bob Connolly, 1945- and Robin Anderson, 1948-2002; produced by Robin Anderson, 1948-2002 and Bob Connolly, 1945-, in Highlands Trilogy, 3 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 28 mins
Description
The third film of the renowned trilogy on Papua New Guinea joins First Contact and Joe Leahy's Neighbours in our collection. This film charts the progress of Joe in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He is to provide the money and the expertise; they are to supply the land and the labor. He stands to make 60%; the tribespeople 40%. Tribal wars and the drop in coffee prices on the world market conspire to d...
The third film of the renowned trilogy on Papua New Guinea joins First Contact and Joe Leahy's Neighbours in our collection. This film charts the progress of Joe in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He is to provide the money and the expertise; they are to supply the land and the labor. He stands to make 60%; the tribespeople 40%. Tribal wars and the drop in coffee prices on the world market conspire to defeat the venture. Always suspect because of his mixed-race status, Joe is in deep trouble with the tribespeople when his promises of riches fail to materialize. As he organizes to emigrate with his family to Australia, he is a saddened man with an uncertain future. College Adult Black Harvest, the final film in the Highlands Trilogy, charts the progress of Joe Leahy in convincing the Ganiga tribespeople to join him in a coffee growing venture. He provides the money and the expertise; they supply the land and labor. But on the eve of success, the world coffee price collapses and tribal warfare erupts in the valley. Always suspect because of his mixed-race status, Joe is in deep trouble with the tribespeople when his promises of riches fail to materialize. As he organizes to emigrate with his family to Australia, he is a saddened man with an uncertain future.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Anderson, 1948-2002, Bob Connolly, 1945-
Author / Creator
Robin Anderson, 1948-2002, Bob Connolly, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Series
Highlands Trilogy
Person Discussed
Joe Leahy
Topic / Theme
Ganiga, Biracial people, War, Social conflict, Plantations, Coffee, Tribal and national groups, Cultural change and history, Film industry, Ethnography, Ethnic Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
Awards Event
Hawaii International Film Festival, Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival, Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, International Documentary Association Awards, Cinéma du Réel Film Festival
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Mirch Masala
directed by Ketan Mehta, 1952-; performed by Om Puri, 1950-, Samita Patil, fl. 1974-1989 and Naseeruddin Shah, 1950- (India: National Film Development Corporation Ltd), 1 hour 58 mins
In a British-ruled India, a subedar, an officer of the Indian Army, is sent to collect taxes in a village. Riding into the village, the subedar chances upon Sonbai, a beautiful, married woman. Abusing his power as an officer, he demands that Sonbai sleeps with him while her husband is away. To his surprise, Son...
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directed by Ketan Mehta, 1952-; performed by Om Puri, 1950-, Samita Patil, fl. 1974-1989 and Naseeruddin Shah, 1950- (India: National Film Development Corporation Ltd), 1 hour 58 mins
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In a British-ruled India, a subedar, an officer of the Indian Army, is sent to collect taxes in a village. Riding into the village, the subedar chances upon Sonbai, a beautiful, married woman. Abusing his power as an officer, he demands that Sonbai sleeps with him while her husband is away. To his surprise, Sonbai slaps him in full view of his soldiers before running off. Enraged and embarrassed, the subedar orders his soldiers to capture Son...
In a British-ruled India, a subedar, an officer of the Indian Army, is sent to collect taxes in a village. Riding into the village, the subedar chances upon Sonbai, a beautiful, married woman. Abusing his power as an officer, he demands that Sonbai sleeps with him while her husband is away. To his surprise, Sonbai slaps him in full view of his soldiers before running off. Enraged and embarrassed, the subedar orders his soldiers to capture Sonbai. However, Sonbai escapes to the spice factory, where the elderly watchman locks the soldiers out to protect her. The town leader is then commanded to deliver Sonbai to the subedar and after some deliberation, the patriarchal village decides to sacrifice Sonbai. As the spice factory comes under attack, Sonbai and the female factory workers finally decide to stand up for themselves. Awards/Festivals: Best Feature Film, Hawaii International Film Festival; Moscow International Film Festival.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Om Puri, 1950-, Samita Patil, fl. 1974-1989, Naseeruddin Shah, 1950-
Contributor
Ketan Mehta, 1952-
Author / Creator
Ketan Mehta, 1952-, Om Puri, 1950-, Samita Patil, fl. 1974-1989, Naseeruddin Shah, 1950-
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
National Film Development Corporation Ltd
Topic / Theme
Indian, Military personnel, Towns, Political corruption, Sexual harassment, Gender roles, Indians (Asian)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1986 Used by permission of National Film Development Corporation.
Awards Event
Moscow International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival
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Mùa Ổi
directed by Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; produced by Thuy Vinh Nguyen, fl. 2000 and Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; performed by Thu Thuy Pham, fl. 2000, Lan Huong Nguyen, fl. 1975-2002 and Bai Binh Bui, fl. 1975-2000 (Vietnam: Privately Published, 2000), 1 hour 39 mins
This drama, directed by Nhat Minh Dang, features actors Bai Binh Bui, Lan Huong Nguyen, and Thu Thuy Pham.
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directed by Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; produced by Thuy Vinh Nguyen, fl. 2000 and Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-; performed by Thu Thuy Pham, fl. 2000, Lan Huong Nguyen, fl. 1975-2002 and Bai Binh Bui, fl. 1975-2000 (Vietnam: Privately Published, 2000), 1 hour 39 mins
Description
This drama, directed by Nhat Minh Dang, features actors Bai Binh Bui, Lan Huong Nguyen, and Thu Thuy Pham.
Date Written / Recorded
2000
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Thu Thuy Pham, fl. 2000, Lan Huong Nguyen, fl. 1975-2002, Bai Binh Bui, fl. 1975-2000
Contributor
Duc Tung Vu, fl. 2009, Thuy Vinh Nguyen, fl. 2000, Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-, Dang Huu Phuc, 1953-
Author / Creator
Dang Nhat Minh, 1938-, Thu Thuy Pham, fl. 2000, Lan Huong Nguyen, fl. 1975-2002, Bai Binh Bui, fl. 1975-2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Trees, Relationships, Memories, Childhood
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000. Used by permission of Dang Nhat Minh.
Awards Event
Singapore International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film, Locarno International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival
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After Twilight
directed by Koehi Ando, fl. 1969-1994; performed by Althea Allen, fl. 1994, Chris Cook, fl. 1994, Masami Horiuchi, 1950- and Yuku Tanaka, 1955- (Japan: Privately Published), 30 mins
Contains nudity
An experimental film in which a young man chases the shadow of love in a dream-like world of childhood memories.
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directed by Koehi Ando, fl. 1969-1994; performed by Althea Allen, fl. 1994, Chris Cook, fl. 1994, Masami Horiuchi, 1950- and Yuku Tanaka, 1955- (Japan: Privately Published), 30 mins
Description
An experimental film in which a young man chases the shadow of love in a dream-like world of childhood memories. College
Date Written / Recorded
1997
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Althea Allen, fl. 1994, Chris Cook, fl. 1994, Masami Horiuchi, 1950-, Yuku Tanaka, 1955-
Contributor
Tanikawa Kensaku, 1960-
Author / Creator
Koehi Ando, fl. 1969-1994, Althea Allen, fl. 1994, Chris Cook, fl. 1994, Masami Horiuchi, 1950-, Yuku Tanaka, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Photography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 Used by permission of Kohei Ando.
Awards Event
Hawaii International Film Festival
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