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201620 minPGdocumentary

Creation and Sacrifice

201620 minPGdocumentary

A trip to Japan leads one sister to self-discovery through a piano, as she and her sibling seek to reunite after years apart.

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Kyoka Tsukamoto

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A trip to Japan leads one sister to self-discovery through a piano, as she and her sibling seek to reunite after years apart.

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Kyoka Tsukamoto

Kyoka Tsukamotodirector

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Two sisters, separated by years and cultural differences, seek to reconnect. One sister travels to Japan, where she finds a piano that plays a significant role in her self-discovery. The film, "Creation and Sacrifice," runs for 20 minutes and combines HD and S8mm footage. It has been developed into the feature-length essay documentary "My Dearest Sister," which expands on their story and the themes of family and identity.

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