Maki
“Feeling displaced.”
Synopsis
Story of displacement, power, and vulnerability told through the relationship between a hostess, the bartender she loves, and the boss who controls them. The story is set in the underworld of the New York City's Japanese Diaspora.
Top Cast
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Naomi Sundberg
Eva / Maki
Mieko Harada
Mika
Julian Cihi
Tommy
Gina Hirazumi
Keiko
Shiori Ichikawa
Ako
Yuko Torihara
Hana
Azumi Tsutsui
Naomi
Teruaki Akai
Teruaki
Kana Hatakeyama
Sumiko
Yurika Ohno
Yumiko
Dai Ishiguro
Nori-san
Blanca Vivancos
Violet
Toshi Hamada
Seno
Sho Suzuki
Mr. Tajima
Erina Eda
Nina
Joshua Michael Payne
Waiter
Patrice Bell
Gina
Kentaro Kubota
Partner 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naghmeh Shirkhan
- Screenplay & Story
- Naghmeh Shirkhan
- Original Score
- Noel Brennan, Patricia Brennan
- Original Title
- Maki
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ugly Productions, Small Talk Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naghmeh Shirkhan
Naghmeh Shirkhan
Noel Brennan, Patricia Brennan
Katsumi Yanagijima, Benjamin Wolf
Shogo Yokoyama, Naghmeh Shirkhan
Shohreh Golparian, Nicky Arezu Akmal
Department Leadership Roster
Katsumi Yanagijima
Director of Photography
Benjamin Wolf
Director of Photography
Shogo Yokoyama
Editor
Naghmeh Shirkhan
Editor
Naghmeh Shirkhan
Director
Naghmeh Shirkhan
Screenplay
Shohreh Golparian
Producer
Nicky Arezu Akmal
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Maki.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maki
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maki about?
Story of displacement, power, and vulnerability told through the relationship between a hostess, the bartender she loves, and the boss who controls them. The story is set in the underworld of the New York City's Japanese Diaspora.
Who directed Maki?
Maki was directed by Naghmeh Shirkhan.
Who stars in Maki?
The principal cast of Maki includes Naomi Sundberg, Mieko Harada, Julian Cihi, Gina Hirazumi, Shiori Ichikawa.
When was Maki released and how long is it?
Maki was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Maki?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maki was composed by Noel Brennan, Patricia Brennan.