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6.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR19971h 26mUnited States of America

Strawberry Fields

Synopsis

After a visit from the ghost of her sister, a rebellious 16 year old Japanese American girl hits the road with her boyfriend in search of a better life. Hooking up with activist friends along the way, she comes to an important realization about her past: that her parents were incarcerated in an internment camp during World War II. She detours her road trip, ditches her boyfriend and drives off into the Arizona desert in a determined search for the truth that will set her free.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 9, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rea Tajiri
Screenplay & Story
Kerri Sakamoto, Rea Tajiri
Original Title
Strawberry Fields
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rea Tajiri

Screenplay & Story

Kerri Sakamoto, Rea Tajiri

Film Editing

James Lyons, Steve Hamilton

Department Leadership Roster

Rea Tajiri

Rea Tajiri

Director

Kerri Sakamoto

Kerri Sakamoto

Writer

Chuck Borden

Chuck Borden

Stunt Coordinator

James Lyons

James Lyons

Editor

Steve Hamilton

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strawberry Fields.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strawberry Fields

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Strawberry Fields about?

After a visit from the ghost of her sister, a rebellious 16 year old Japanese American girl hits the road with her boyfriend in search of a better life. Hooking up with activist friends along the way, she comes to an important realization about her past: that her parents were incarcerated in an internment camp during World War II. She detours her road trip, ditches her boyfriend and drives off into the Arizona desert in a determined search for the truth that will set her free.

Who directed Strawberry Fields?

Strawberry Fields was directed by Rea Tajiri.

Who stars in Strawberry Fields?

The principal cast of Strawberry Fields includes Suzy Nakamura, James Sie, Reiko Mathieu, Heather Yoshimura, Marilyn Tokuda.

When was Strawberry Fields released and how long is it?

Strawberry Fields was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Strawberry Fields?

Strawberry Fields holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).