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American Yume

  • 2002
  • 14m
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DramaFamilyShort

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  • Director
    • Michelle Opitz
  • Writer
    • Michelle Opitz
  • Stars
    • Bryan Yamami
    • George T. Abe
    • Sachiyo K
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    • Director
      • Michelle Opitz
    • Writer
      • Michelle Opitz
    • Stars
      • Bryan Yamami
      • George T. Abe
      • Sachiyo K
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    Bryan Yamami
    • Kenji
    George T. Abe
    • Ojii-chan
    Sachiyo K
    Sachiyo K
    • Yoshiko
    • (as Sachiko Hayashi)
    Stephen Blair
    • David
    Naoko Okamoto
    Naoko Okamoto
    • Sayuri
    • (as Natalie N. Okamoto)
    Walter Nishikawa
    • Yasu
    Mark Tydell
    • Mr. Chassot
    Jacob Irwin
    • Mike
    Jared Iacino
    • Chris
    • Director
      • Michelle Opitz
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    • Trivia
      Many parts of the script were based on director, Michelle Opitz's childhood.
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      The first rough cut of the film included a closer relationship between Kenji and Chad.

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Yume Productions
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      • $8,000 (estimated)
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      14 minutes
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