Minoru: Memory of Exile (1992)

Minoru: Memory of Exile (1992) poster

The bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, by a nation he knew only by name, thrust nine-year-old Minoru Fukushima into a world of racism so malevolent he would be forced to leave Canada, the land of his birth. Like thousands of other Japanese Canadians, Minoru and his family were branded as an enemy of Canada, dispatched to internment camps in the interior of British Columbia, and finally deported to Japan. Directed by Michael Fukushima, Minoru's son, the film artfully combines classical animation with archival material. The memories of the father are interspersed with the voice of the son, weaving a tale of suffering and survival, of a birthright lost and recovered.

Director: Michael Fukushima
Genre: Animation, War, Drama, History
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, deportation

More Films by Director: Michael Fukushima
More Films in Genre: Animation, War, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minoru: Memory of Exile about?
The bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, by a nation he knew only by name, thrust nine-year-old Minoru Fukushima into a world of racism so malevolent he would be forced to leave Canada, the land of his birth. Like thousands of other Japanese Canadians, Minoru and his family were branded as an enemy of Canada, dispatched to internment camps in the interior of British Columbia, and finally deported to Japan. Directed by Michael Fukushima, Minoru's son, the film artfully combines classical animation with archival material. The memories of the father are interspersed with the voice of the son, weaving a tale of suffering and survival, of a birthright lost and recovered.
Who directed Minoru: Memory of Exile?
Minoru: Memory of Exile was directed by Michael Fukushima.
How long is Minoru: Memory of Exile?
Minoru: Memory of Exile has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is Minoru: Memory of Exile?
Minoru: Memory of Exile is a Animation, War, Drama, History film.
Where was Minoru: Memory of Exile produced?
Minoru: Memory of Exile was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Minoru: Memory of Exile?
The themes of Minoru: Memory of Exile include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.