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André Hayato Saito

Shorts Competition

São Paulo, July 1998. On the day of the World Cup final against France, Erika Shigeru (14), a Japanese Brazilian teenager who rejects the traditions of her Japanese family, is eager to celebrate a world title for her country. Amid the growing tension during the match, Erika deals with microaggressions and plunges into a painful sea of emotions. 

This short film is part of the programme Shorts: Through the Eyes of Others.

Nominated for the Shorts Competition award
All nominations

Credits

Director
André Hayato Saito
Year
2024
Type
Short film
Duration
15 minutes
Spoken language
Japanese, Portuguese
World Sales
Salaud Morisset