Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey

1980 1h 52m PT

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 8

Drama

Synopsis

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Based on fact, this is the story of the struggles of Japanese immigrants who traveled to and settled in Brazil looking for a better life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kyoko Tsukamoto
Titoe
Antônio Fagundes
Tonho
Jiro Kawarazaki
Yamada
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Enrico
Álvaro Freire
Chico Santos
Louise Cardoso
Angelina
José Dumont
Ceará
Carlos Augusto Strazzer
Heitor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tizuka Yamasaki
Writers: Tizuka Yamasaki, Jorge Durán
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Gaijin Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tizuka Yamasaki, shot by Edgar Moura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Kyoko Tsukamoto and Antônio Fagundes and Jiro Kawarazaki carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0132989 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tizuka Yamasaki directs. Edgar Moura behind the camera. John Neschling scores. Lael Rodrigues cuts. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Gaijin Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Tizuka Yamasaki, shot by Edgar Moura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John Neschling. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Lael Rodrigues shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kyoko Tsukamoto and Antônio Fagundes and Jiro Kawarazaki carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0132989 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.