Minoru: Memory of Exile
Synopsis
The bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, by a nation he knew only by name, thrust nine-year-old Minoru Fukushima into a world of racism so malevolent he would be forced to leave Canada, the land of his birth. Like thousands of other Japanese Canadians, Minoru and his family were branded as an enemy of Canada, dispatched to internment camps in the interior of British Columbia, and finally deported to Japan. Directed by Michael Fukushima, Minoru's son, the film artfully combines classical animation with archival material. The memories of the father are interspersed with the voice of the son, weaving a tale of suffering and survival, of a birthright lost and recovered.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fukushima
- Original Title
- Minoru: Memory of Exile
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fukushima
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fukushima
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Minoru: Memory of Exile about?
The bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, by a nation he knew only by name, thrust nine-year-old Minoru Fukushima into a world of racism so malevolent he would be forced to leave Canada, the land of his birth. Like thousands of other Japanese Canadians, Minoru and his family were branded as an enemy of Canada, dispatched to internment camps in the interior of British Columbia, and finally deported to Japan. Directed by Michael Fukushima, Minoru's son, the film artfully combines classical animation with archival material. The memories of the father are interspersed with the voice of the son, weaving a tale of suffering and survival, of a birthright lost and recovered.
Who directed Minoru: Memory of Exile?
Minoru: Memory of Exile was directed by Michael Fukushima.
Who stars in Minoru: Memory of Exile?
The principal cast of Minoru: Memory of Exile includes Not specified.
When was Minoru: Memory of Exile released and how long is it?
Minoru: Memory of Exile was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Minoru: Memory of Exile?
Minoru: Memory of Exile holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).