Good Luck Soup (2016)

One Asian American family's struggle to assimilate into the Midwest after leaving the WWII Internment Camps.

Good Luck Soup (2016) poster

"I don't want to be Japanese!" filmmaker Matthew Hashiguchi recalls yelling at his father. Growing up Japanese-American in a predominantly white Irish-Catholic neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew wondered what made him different, why he stood out. Years later he set out to document his family's experiences of being Japanese in America before, during, and after World War II. GOOD LUCK SOUP explores several generations assimilating into a new culture while preserving their own.

Director: Matthew Hashiguchi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Music: Scott "Chops" Jung
Editing: Matthew Hashiguchi
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Good Luck Soup about?
"I don't want to be Japanese!" filmmaker Matthew Hashiguchi recalls yelling at his father. Growing up Japanese-American in a predominantly white Irish-Catholic neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew wondered what made him different, why he stood out. Years later he set out to document his family's experiences of being Japanese in America before, during, and after World War II. GOOD LUCK SOUP explores several generations assimilating into a new culture while preserving their own.
Who directed Good Luck Soup?
Good Luck Soup was directed by Matthew Hashiguchi.
Who stars in Good Luck Soup?
Good Luck Soup stars Eva Hashiguchi, Matthew Hashiguchi.
How long is Good Luck Soup?
Good Luck Soup has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Good Luck Soup?
Good Luck Soup is a Documentary film.
Where was Good Luck Soup produced?
Good Luck Soup was produced in United States of America.