My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin
Eu e Meu Avô Nihonjin
Synopsis
Noboru is a 10-year-old boy in search of his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather Hideo, to find out more about his family. Despite always avoiding his past, his grandfather agrees to tell his story. As Noboru delves into his family history, he discovers he has an uncle he’s never heard about.
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Promo [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Children’s International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Celia Catunda
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Catunda, Oscar Nakasato
- Original Title
- Eu e Meu Avô Nihonjin
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- PinGuim Content, Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Celia Catunda
Rita Catunda, Oscar Nakasato
Ricardo Rozzino, Kiko Mistrorigo
Department Leadership Roster
Celia Catunda
Director
Rita Catunda
Writer
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What is My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin about?
Noboru is a 10-year-old boy in search of his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather Hideo, to find out more about his family. Despite always avoiding his past, his grandfather agrees to tell his story. As Noboru delves into his family history, he discovers he has an uncle he’s never heard about.
Who directed My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin?
My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin was directed by Celia Catunda.
Who stars in My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin?
The principal cast of My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin includes Ken Kaneko, Pietro Takeda, Kazue Akisue, Edson Kameda, Fabio Matsuoka.
When was My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin released and how long is it?
My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin based on a book or true story?
My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Nakasato".