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Nov 19, 2021 · An elderly man faces the end of his life and the ghosts of his past in this time-shifting, kaleidoscopic film. I Was a Simple Man is a melancholic and surreal exploration of familial history and mythology, set in the north shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i.
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- Steve Iwamoto
- Christopher Makoto Yogi
- Flies Collective
I Was a Simple Man: Directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi. With Steve Iwamoto, Constance Wu, Tim Chiou, Kanoa Goo. A family in Hawai'i faces the imminent death of their eldest as the ghosts of the past haunt the countryside.
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- 2 min
- Christopher Makoto Yogi
The film stars Steve Iwamoto, Constance Wu, Tim Chiou and Kanoa Goo. [1] The film has its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021, and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on November 19, 2021, by Strand Releasing. [1]
Oct 13, 2021 · Incorporating familial history and mythology, dream logic and surrealism, I Was a Simple Man is a time-shifting, kaleidoscopic story of a fractured family facing the death of their...
- 2 min
- 37.7K
- Strand Releasing
Nov 19, 2021 · A film by Christopher Makoto Yogi about a dying man's memories and regrets in Hawaii. The film explores the themes of time, change, and loss through a nonlinear narrative and a haunting soundtrack.
Jan 29, 2021 · A dying elderly man in Oahu recalls his past regrets and estrangements with his family and his late wife, played by Constance Wu. The film explores the themes of aging, mortality and the connection between nature and spirit in a gentle and lyrical way.
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Nov 18, 2021 · By Nicolas Rapold. Nov. 18, 2021. In Christopher Makoto Yogi’s Hawaii-set drama “I Was a Simple Man,” Masao (Steve Iwamoto) is a dignified-looking old-timer who’s nearing the end of his...
