Mr. Hayashi
Synopsis
Bruce Baillie's Mr. Hayashi might be thought of as a putative East Coast story transformed by a West Coast sensibility. The narrative, slight as it is, mounts a social critique of sorts, involving the difficulty the title character, a Japanese gardener, has finding work that pays adequately. But the beauty of Baillie's black-and-white photography, the misty lusciousness of the landscapes he chooses to photograph, and the powerful silence of Mr. Hayashi's figure within them make the viewer forget all about economics and ethnicity. The shots remind us of Sung scrolls of fields and mountain peaks, where the human figure is dwarfed in the middle distance. Rather than a study of unemployment, the film becomes a study of nested layers of stillness and serenity.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ann Arbor Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Baillie
- Original Title
- Mr. Hayashi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Baillie
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Baillie
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mr. Hayashi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Hayashi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Hayashi about?
Bruce Baillie's Mr. Hayashi might be thought of as a putative East Coast story transformed by a West Coast sensibility. The narrative, slight as it is, mounts a social critique of sorts, involving the difficulty the title character, a Japanese gardener, has finding work that pays adequately. But the beauty of Baillie's black-and-white photography, the misty lusciousness of the landscapes he chooses to photograph, and the powerful silence of Mr. Hayashi's figure within them make the viewer forget all about economics and ethnicity. The shots remind us of Sung scrolls of fields and mountain peaks, where the human figure is dwarfed in the middle distance. Rather than a study of unemployment, the film becomes a study of nested layers of stillness and serenity.
Who directed Mr. Hayashi?
Mr. Hayashi was directed by Bruce Baillie.
Who stars in Mr. Hayashi?
The principal cast of Mr. Hayashi includes Not specified.
When was Mr. Hayashi released and how long is it?
Mr. Hayashi was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 3m.