One Day We Arrived in Japan (2018)
Spanning 10 years and 10,000 miles, One Day We Arrived in Japan shows the stories of three Brazilian families who set off to Japan in search of a better future – a mother and daughter, a young couple, and a family of four with a small child. The film captures the passage of time, forming layers of memory and revealing how the families’ dreams and expectations stand up to a grueling new reality on the other side of the world. Since 1990, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians of Japanese descent have gone to Japan to work. This unique documentary brings to light the gripping personal stories behind a major transnational phenomenon.
Director: Ana Paula Kojima Hirano, Aaron Litvin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: July 10, 2018
Editing: Marlom Meirelles, Aaron Litvin
Language: 日本語, Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Day We Arrived in Japan about?
- Spanning 10 years and 10,000 miles, One Day We Arrived in Japan shows the stories of three Brazilian families who set off to Japan in search of a better future – a mother and daughter, a young couple, and a family of four with a small child. The film captures the passage of time, forming layers of memory and revealing how the families’ dreams and expectations stand up to a grueling new reality on the other side of the world. Since 1990, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians of Japanese descent have gone to Japan to work. This unique documentary brings to light the gripping personal stories behind a major transnational phenomenon.
- Who directed One Day We Arrived in Japan?
- One Day We Arrived in Japan was directed by Ana Paula Kojima Hirano, Aaron Litvin.
- How long is One Day We Arrived in Japan?
- One Day We Arrived in Japan has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is One Day We Arrived in Japan?
- One Day We Arrived in Japan is a Documentary film.