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202511 minPGdoc-short

Sansedai

202511 minPGdoc-short

Intimate conversations with a 92-year-old grandmother reveal the complexities of Japanese-American identity, shaped by war, migration, and cultural heritage.

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Sansedai

2025• 11 minPG

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Intimate conversations with a 92-year-old grandmother reveal the complexities of Japanese-American identity, shaped by war, migration, and cultural heritage.

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Yasuko Kimura, a 92-year-old grandmother, reflects on her life through old photobooks and home movies from the 1930s in sansedai (三世代). The film examines her experiences growing up in Japan during wartime, migrating to the United States amidst racial tensions, and the complexities of Japanese-American identity. By connecting her grandmother's wedding kimono to three generations, the documentary highlights the enduring impacts of war and migration, offering a poignant exploration of heritage and belonging.

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