In The Shadow Of The Pines

Documentary Short

Canada, 8 Minutes
Director Anne Koizumi
Producer Anne Koizumi and Sahar Yousefi
Screenwriter Anne Koizumi
Cinematographer Anne Koizumi and Jérôme Bretéché
Music By respectfulchild
Composer respectfulchild
Cast Anne Koizumi and Mikio Owaki

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.

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