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201960 minPGdocumentary

Kumi's Japan

201960 minPGdocumentary

Kumi travels to Japan to deliver news to a family about a father she never really knew, questioning her identity along the way.

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Kumi travels to Japan to deliver news to a family about a father she never really knew, questioning her identity along the way.

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Kumi Taguchi

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Kumi travels to Japan to find a family she believes may still be living. She carries news about a father she never truly knew. While in Japan, Kumi confronts her own identity and reflects on her connection to the country. The film runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2019.

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