I Was a Simple Man
Synopsis
A ghost story set in the pastoral countryside of the north shore of O‘ahu telling the story of an elderly man facing the end of his life, visited by the ghosts of his past.
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I Was A Simple Man - Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Steve Iwamoto
Masao Matsuyoshi
Constance Wu
Grace
Tim Chiou
Adult Masao
Kanoa Goo
Gavin
Chanel Akiko Hirai
Kati
Hau'oli Carr
Ashley
Nelson Lee
Mark
Kyle Kosaki
Young Masao
Boonyanudh Jiyarom
Young Grace
Alexa Bodden
Young Kati
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Jimmie
Akiko Masuda
Akiko
Angelica Quinn
Doctor
Eli Burbage
Lance
Kylan Nieh
Bar Guy
Nale Donlin
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Makoto Yogi
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Makoto Yogi
- Original Score
- Alex Zhang Hungtai, Pierre Guerineau
- Original Title
- I Was a Simple Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Flies Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Alex Zhang Hungtai, Pierre Guerineau
Eunsoo Cho
Sarah S. Kim, Christopher Makoto Yogi, Liz Whitney, Ken Whitney, Roy Tjioe
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Screenplay
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Director
Sarah S. Kim
Producer
Eunsoo Cho
Director of Photography
Rocio Gimenez
Production Design
Mai Yamazaki
Costume Design
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Original Music Composer
Pierre Guerineau
Original Music Composer
Christopher Makoto Yogi
Producer
Matthew Petock
Producer
Yamato Cibulka
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Simple Man
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What is I Was a Simple Man about?
A ghost story set in the pastoral countryside of the north shore of O‘ahu telling the story of an elderly man facing the end of his life, visited by the ghosts of his past.
Who directed I Was a Simple Man?
I Was a Simple Man was directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi.
Who stars in I Was a Simple Man?
The principal cast of I Was a Simple Man includes Steve Iwamoto, Constance Wu, Tim Chiou, Kanoa Goo, Chanel Akiko Hirai.
When was I Was a Simple Man released and how long is it?
I Was a Simple Man was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Simple Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Simple Man was composed by Alex Zhang Hungtai, Pierre Guerineau.