Big Dreams Little Tokyo
“Because a fish out of water is best served with ginger and wasabi.”
Synopsis
Big Dreams Little Tokyo is the story of Boyd, an American with an uncanny ability to speak Japanese. Boyd aspires to succeed in the world of Japanese business but finds himself mostly on the outside looking in. Meanwhile, his roommate Jerome, is a Japanese American who has always felt too American to be Japanese but too Japanese to be American. He aspires to be a sumo wrestler but finds his weight and blood pressure are thwarting his dreams. Together they struggle to find their place in a world where cultural identity is seldom what it seems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Boyle
- Original Title
- Big Dreams Little Tokyo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Boyle
Dave Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Boyle
Director
Dave Boyle
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Dreams Little Tokyo
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What is Big Dreams Little Tokyo about?
Big Dreams Little Tokyo is the story of Boyd, an American with an uncanny ability to speak Japanese. Boyd aspires to succeed in the world of Japanese business but finds himself mostly on the outside looking in. Meanwhile, his roommate Jerome, is a Japanese American who has always felt too American to be Japanese but too Japanese to be American. He aspires to be a sumo wrestler but finds his weight and blood pressure are thwarting his dreams. Together they struggle to find their place in a world where cultural identity is seldom what it seems.
Who directed Big Dreams Little Tokyo?
Big Dreams Little Tokyo was directed by Dave Boyle.
Who stars in Big Dreams Little Tokyo?
The principal cast of Big Dreams Little Tokyo includes Dave Boyle, Jayson Watabe, Rachel Morihiro, Michael Yama, Pepe Serna.
When was Big Dreams Little Tokyo released and how long is it?
Big Dreams Little Tokyo was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Dreams Little Tokyo?
Big Dreams Little Tokyo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).