August at Akiko's
Synopsis
A saxophonist who grew up in Hawaii returns to the state and stays at a Buddhist bed and breakfast.
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August at Akiko's | Trailer | May 22Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Makoto Yogi
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Makoto Yogi
- Original Score
- Alex Zhang Hungtai
- Original Title
- August at Akiko's
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Hamakua Rain
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Eunsoo Cho, Jose Asuncion
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Sarah S. Kim, Chris Choi, James Sereno, Cris Clatte, Joshua Strickland
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Director
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Writer
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Editor
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Original Music Composer
Eunsoo Cho
Director of Photography
Jose Asuncion
Director of Photography
Sarah S. Kim
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About August at Akiko's
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What is August at Akiko's about?
A saxophonist who grew up in Hawaii returns to the state and stays at a Buddhist bed and breakfast.
Who directed August at Akiko's?
August at Akiko's was directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi.
Who stars in August at Akiko's?
The principal cast of August at Akiko's includes Alex Zhang Hungtai, Akiko Masuda.
When was August at Akiko's released and how long is it?
August at Akiko's was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for August at Akiko's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for August at Akiko's was composed by Alex Zhang Hungtai.