The Volunteer

2023 0h 25m EN

Synopsis

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A Japanese-American veteran struggles to overcome his feelings of guilt and anger, find a sense of belonging, and reunite with the friend who saved his life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bruce Nakashima
Himself
L.V. Hendking, Jr.
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Brodie
Writers: Bruce Nakashima, David Brodie

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RUNTIME

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Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Amotz Plessner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Brodie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Bruce Nakashima and L.V. Hendking, Jr. carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27203133 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

David Brodie directs. Amotz Plessner scores. David Brodie cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Amotz Plessner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor David Brodie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bruce Nakashima and L.V. Hendking, Jr. carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt27203133 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.