Tales of Meeting and Parting
Synopsis
Tales of Meeting and Parting is a 1985 English language short film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, starring Jeanne Sakata, Patricia Ayame Thomson and Patti Yasutake. An elderly Japanese man recalls his experiences as a young interpreter during a particularly brutal prisoner-of-war interrogation. The kindness he showed was unexpectedly returned following the war when he was being held captive by the Allies. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesli Linka Glatter
- Original Title
- Tales of Meeting and Parting
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 32m
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What is Tales of Meeting and Parting about?
Tales of Meeting and Parting is a 1985 English language short film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, starring Jeanne Sakata, Patricia Ayame Thomson and Patti Yasutake. An elderly Japanese man recalls his experiences as a young interpreter during a particularly brutal prisoner-of-war interrogation. The kindness he showed was unexpectedly returned following the war when he was being held captive by the Allies. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Tales of Meeting and Parting?
Tales of Meeting and Parting was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
Who stars in Tales of Meeting and Parting?
The principal cast of Tales of Meeting and Parting includes Jeanne Sakata, Patricia Ayame Thomson, Patti Yasutake, Bruce Wright.
When was Tales of Meeting and Parting released and how long is it?
Tales of Meeting and Parting was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 32m.