The Displaced View
Synopsis
The Displaced View traces a personal search for identity and pride, within the unique and suppressed history of the Japanese in Canada. Through an examination of the emotional and cultural links between the women of one family, the processes of the construction of memory and the re-construction of history, are revealed. Utilizing an innovative combination of experimental, dramatic and documentary forms, the film emerges as a deeply moving and compassionate love letter. Just as the official history of the Japanese Canadians has been thrown into question, so does the film’s fictionalized narrative, question documentary as truth.
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- Director
- Midi Onodera
- Screenplay & Story
- Midi Onodera
- Original Title
- The Displaced View
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Midi Onodera
Midi Onodera
Adam Swica
Sarah Peddie
Midi Onodera, Jean Young, Michaelle McLean
Department Leadership Roster
Midi Onodera
Director
Midi Onodera
Writer
Jean Young
Producer
Michaelle McLean
Producer
Adam Swica
Director of Photography
Sarah Peddie
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Displaced View.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Displaced View
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What is The Displaced View about?
The Displaced View traces a personal search for identity and pride, within the unique and suppressed history of the Japanese in Canada. Through an examination of the emotional and cultural links between the women of one family, the processes of the construction of memory and the re-construction of history, are revealed. Utilizing an innovative combination of experimental, dramatic and documentary forms, the film emerges as a deeply moving and compassionate love letter. Just as the official history of the Japanese Canadians has been thrown into question, so does the film’s fictionalized narrative, question documentary as truth.
Who directed The Displaced View?
The Displaced View was directed by Midi Onodera.
Who stars in The Displaced View?
The principal cast of The Displaced View includes Suno Yamazaki, Martha Onodera, Matsuye Mori, Midi Onodera.
When was The Displaced View released and how long is it?
The Displaced View was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 52m.