Bird of Passage
Synopsis
A young Japanese-Canadian businessman, now established in Montréal, recalls the time during World War II when the Japanese-Canadian community of Canada's west coast was uprooted and moved inland. There are some flashbacks to the events he describes, but the film is mainly about his home and family life in Montréal and his successful career as a chemical engineer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Defalco
- Screenplay & Story
- Strowan Robertson, Jesse Nishihata
- Original Title
- Bird of Passage
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Defalco
Strowan Robertson, Jesse Nishihata
Martin Defalco
Joseph Koenig
Department Leadership Roster
Strowan Robertson
Screenplay
Jesse Nishihata
Screenplay
Martin Defalco
Editor
Martin Defalco
Director
Joseph Koenig
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bird of Passage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bird of Passage about?
A young Japanese-Canadian businessman, now established in Montréal, recalls the time during World War II when the Japanese-Canadian community of Canada's west coast was uprooted and moved inland. There are some flashbacks to the events he describes, but the film is mainly about his home and family life in Montréal and his successful career as a chemical engineer.
Who directed Bird of Passage?
Bird of Passage was directed by Martin Defalco.
Who stars in Bird of Passage?
The principal cast of Bird of Passage includes Sid Miyashita, Douglas Rain.
When was Bird of Passage released and how long is it?
Bird of Passage was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 11m.