Inheritance
Synopsis
At dawn, Kelsey Akioka hikes out onto the Kalapana lava fields with a camera in hand and 80 lbs of gear on his back. We observe his methodical photography process amid one of nature’s most beautiful and chaotic events. Under the shade of a pop-up tent, he sells these photos at a small makeshift marketplace to apathetic tourists. By the end of the day, Kelsey returns home, exhausted and worn, to his son and elderly father. When he learns his friend is sacrificing his passion and moving away from home to pursue a better life for his family, Kelsey begins to question his own choices. As his frustrations spill into his home life, Kelsey must confront the turmoil stirring within him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erin Lau
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Omori
- Original Score
- Jerome Leroy
- Original Title
- Inheritance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Tribeca Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erin Lau
Justin Omori
Jerome Leroy
Sarah Schultz
Nina Chaudry, Paula Weinstein, Zoe Eisenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Schultz
Editor
Justin Omori
Screenplay
Erin Lau
Director
Zoe Eisenberg
Producer
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What is Inheritance about?
At dawn, Kelsey Akioka hikes out onto the Kalapana lava fields with a camera in hand and 80 lbs of gear on his back. We observe his methodical photography process amid one of nature’s most beautiful and chaotic events. Under the shade of a pop-up tent, he sells these photos at a small makeshift marketplace to apathetic tourists. By the end of the day, Kelsey returns home, exhausted and worn, to his son and elderly father. When he learns his friend is sacrificing his passion and moving away from home to pursue a better life for his family, Kelsey begins to question his own choices. As his frustrations spill into his home life, Kelsey must confront the turmoil stirring within him.
Who directed Inheritance?
Inheritance was directed by Erin Lau.
Who stars in Inheritance?
The principal cast of Inheritance includes Brandon Finn, James Koons, Jaden Murakami, Dann Seki, Aoi Takeya.
When was Inheritance released and how long is it?
Inheritance was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Inheritance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inheritance was composed by Jerome Leroy.