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2026 • Movie • Drama • Directed by James Takata

California Scenario

Synopsis

In this coming-of-middle-age love story, single parents Jacob Hara and Laura Acker, descendants of concentration camp survivors on different continents, seek healing for their struggling children and at Isamu Noguchi’s sculpture garden, find each other.

Details

GenreDrama
Release Date2026-02-13
Runtime99 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesUS
Production CompanyMetamorfic Productions
Keywords
Arthouse, Father, Mother, Teenagers, Women Filmmakers, Profound, Thought-Provoking, Uplifting, Social Issues, Arts & Culture, Craftsmanship, WWII, Observational, Within One Day, Immigrants, LGBTQIA+, Provocative, Realism, Tender, Coming of Age, Down On Luck, Friendship, Grief, 1940s, 2000s, Human Rights, Mental Health
Ratings
US-TV: TV-MA
Advisory
Language, Sex
Festivals
  • Santa Barbara International Film Festival
  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
  • Heartland Film Festival
  • Fairfax Film Festival
  • Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival
  • Japan Film Festival Los Angeles
  • Designing Resistance Film Festival
  • Hollywood Indie Festival
  • Osaka Horizon International Film Festival
Awards
  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival "Best Supporting Actress" Brooklynn Prince
  • Hollywood Indie Film Festival 2026 "Best Feature"
  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival "Best Music" Kishi Bashi
  • Osaka Horizon Film Festival 2026 "Best Drama"
  • Japan Film Festival LA 2026 "Best Cinematography"

Cast

Will Yun Leeas Jacob Hara
Abby Milleras Laura Acker
Brooklynn Princeas Phoebe
Minnie Millsas Lexi
Jon Huertasas Joe
Jes Macallanas Kelly
James Saitoas Bill
Ellen Greeneas Renee

Crew

James Takatadirector, producer, writer
Dara Resnikproducer, writer
Jen Princeproducer
Jhennifer Webberleyproducer
Jon Huertasproducer
Sidney Manansalacomposer

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