Nihonjin
Nihonjin
Presented by: Animation! Ventana Sur
Original title: Nihonjin
Directed by: Celia Catunda & Kiko Mistrorigo
Produced by: Ricardo Rozzino
Company: Pinguim Content
Country: Brazil
Country of production: Brazil
Runtime: 80 min
Completed in: 2023
Looking for: Financing, Sales Agent, Festivals, Distributors and Co-producers from France or Japan
Synopsis:
“Nihonjin” tells the story of Noboru, a 10 year-old boy, who discovers the past of his grandfather Hideo and the Japanese immigration to Brazil. Having lived his whole life as a
Brazilian kid, Noboru struggles to understand his grandfather’s personality and his own cultural identity. Throughout the film, Hideo presents to Noboru Brazil as he experienced it, finally connecting with his grandson.
Target audience: Family, 8+
Project status: Pre-production