Ocha Cups for Christmas
“In a culture where giving is tradition, she could only take.”
Synopsis
It is Christmas in Japan and Karen, an American exchange student, is miserably homesick, in spite of the kindness of the Japanese couple she lives with.
Top Cast
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Emily Harrison
Karen
Tohoru Masamune
Mr. Tomori
Takayo Fischer
Mrs. Ishikawa
Toshi Toda
Mr. Ishikawa
Kei Ogawa
Ayumi
Noriko Iwasaki
Mia
Yukari Black
Waitress
Sachiyo K
Love Hotel Clerk
Sachi Kikuchi
Nanako
Karen McMullin
Voice of Karen's Mother
Junichi Yanagita
Mr. Satoh
Hitoshi Yajima
Teacher at Gate
Robert Shinso
Man in Restaurant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Worldwide Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fimognari
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fimognari, Jordan McMullin
- Original Score
- Wataru Hokoyama
- Original Title
- Ocha Cups for Christmas
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fimognari
Michael Fimognari, Jordan McMullin
Wataru Hokoyama
Alice Brooks
Chad Galster, Ann LeSchander
Michael Fimognari, Fabrice Lorenceau, Alexandra T. Steele, Frederick Wedler
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fimognari
Director
Michael Fimognari
Screenplay
Michael Fimognari
Producer
Fabrice Lorenceau
Producer
Alice Brooks
Director of Photography
Wataru Hokoyama
Original Music Composer
Alexandra T. Steele
Producer
Frederick Wedler
Producer
Moe Moe Lwin
Production Design
Chad Galster
Editor
Ann LeSchander
Editor
Jordan McMullin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocha Cups for Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ocha Cups for Christmas about?
It is Christmas in Japan and Karen, an American exchange student, is miserably homesick, in spite of the kindness of the Japanese couple she lives with.
Who directed Ocha Cups for Christmas?
Ocha Cups for Christmas was directed by Michael Fimognari.
Who stars in Ocha Cups for Christmas?
The principal cast of Ocha Cups for Christmas includes Emily Harrison, Tohoru Masamune, Takayo Fischer, Toshi Toda, Kei Ogawa.
When was Ocha Cups for Christmas released and how long is it?
Ocha Cups for Christmas was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ocha Cups for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ocha Cups for Christmas was composed by Wataru Hokoyama.