Yonsei
Synopsis
Feeling stuck in her acting career, Rachel decides to write and star in a film about her mother, who was a struggling Japanese American actress in 1980s Hollywood. But as she tries to adapt her mother’s story, and digs deeper into her grandmother’s history being sent to and falling in love in a Japanese American incarceration camp during WWII, she is torn between exploiting her family and friends to create a compelling narrative and honoring their privacy.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Michiko Whitney, Jeff Mizushima
- Original Title
- Yonsei
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Michiko Whitney, Jeff Mizushima
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Michiko Whitney
Director
Jeff Mizushima
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yonsei
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yonsei about?
Feeling stuck in her acting career, Rachel decides to write and star in a film about her mother, who was a struggling Japanese American actress in 1980s Hollywood. But as she tries to adapt her mother’s story, and digs deeper into her grandmother’s history being sent to and falling in love in a Japanese American incarceration camp during WWII, she is torn between exploiting her family and friends to create a compelling narrative and honoring their privacy.
Who directed Yonsei?
Yonsei was directed by Rachel Michiko Whitney, Jeff Mizushima.
Who stars in Yonsei?
The principal cast of Yonsei includes Not specified.
When was Yonsei released and how long is it?
Yonsei was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 37m.