Yonsei
Released just last year. Yonsei is a feature film. directed by Rachel Michiko Whitney. At just 37 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Feeling stuck in her acting career, Rachel decides to write and star in a film about her mother, who was a struggling Japanese American actress in 1980s Hollywood. But as she tries to adapt her mother’s story, and digs deeper into her grandmother’s history being sent to and falling in love in a Japanese American incarceration camp during WWII, she is torn between exploiting her family and friends to create a compelling narrative and honoring their privacy.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yonsei about?
Feeling stuck in her acting career, Rachel decides to write and star in a film about her mother, who was a struggling Japanese American actress in 1980s Hollywood. But as she tries to adapt her mot...
Who directed Yonsei?
Yonsei was directed by Rachel Michiko Whitney.
How long is Yonsei?
Yonsei has a runtime of 0 hours and 37 minutes (37 minutes total).
When was Yonsei released?
Yonsei was released on May 7, 2025 in theaters.