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SANSEDAI 三世代
Through intimate conversations over old photobooks and home movies from the 1930s, SANSEDAI (三世代) explores themes of identity and belonging as it follows the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother’s journey growing up during war, migrating to a country that was once deemed an enemy, and what it means to be Japanese-American.
BALIK/BAYAN
A balikbayan box company owner explores the ways in which balikbayan boxes shaped his perception of the U.S., shedding light on the sacrifices made in pursuit of the “American dream” and the intangible losses that accompany it.
KE ALA
"Ke Ala” traces the story of a Native Hawaiian family spread out between the Hawaiian islands and the US continent. Featuring both VHS and high-resolution footage, the film acts as an intimate family portrait and explores themes of remembrance and connection, considering the ways we carry the memories of those who have come before us and maintain strong bonds with our loved ones.
COME TOGETHER
Inspired by the 1978 documentary “Omai Fa’atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa,” a teenage girl growing up in a strict Samoan household lives the same day everyday cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her siblings until she joins a community organization that helps her realize her full potential.
DAUGHTER OF GUAM
A young woman contends with her role as a Daughter of Guam. Contemplating the inherited burden of her island’s collective loss, the Daughter of Guam learns to navigate her responsibility to her island’s collective healing.
FROM KARACHI, WITH LOVE
From Karachi, With Love is an auto-ethnographic documentary film exploring the spirit of returning to one’s motherland, with memories of what once was.
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"Ke Ala” traces the story of a Native Hawaiian family spread out between the Hawaiian islands and the US continent. Featuring both VHS and high-resolution footage, the film acts as an intimate family portrait and explores themes of remembrance and connection, considering the ways we carry the memories of those who have come before us and maintain strong bonds with our loved ones.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    2024
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Bryson Nihipali
  • Screenwriter
    Bryson Nihipali
  • Producer
    Visual Communications
  • Co-Producer
    Bryson Nihipali
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