Come See the Paradise (1990)
In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.
In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
Cast
- Dennis Quaid - Jack McGurn
- Tamlyn Tomita - Lily Kawamura
- Sab Shimono - Mr. Kawamura
- Brady Tsurutani - Frankie Kawamura
- Shizuko Hoshi - Mrs. Kawamura
- Stan Egi - Charlie Kawamura
- Ronald Yamamoto - Harry Kawamura
- Akemi Nishino - Dulcie Kawamura
- Naomi Nakano - Joyce Kawamura
- Elizabeth Gilliam - Younger Mini McGann
Screenplay
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
new york city, world war ii, forbidden love, love, interracial marriage, 1940s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Come See the Paradise about?
- In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
- Who directed Come See the Paradise?
- Come See the Paradise was directed by Alan Parker.
- Who stars in Come See the Paradise?
- Come See the Paradise stars Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani, Shizuko Hoshi, Stan Egi.
- How long is Come See the Paradise?
- Come See the Paradise has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Come See the Paradise?
- Come See the Paradise is a Drama, Romance, History film.
- Where was Come See the Paradise produced?
- Come See the Paradise was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Come See the Paradise?
- The themes of Come See the Paradise include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.