​Synopsis: A Japanese-American mother struggles to come to terms with her daughter's autism diagnosis. Based on true events.

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Written & Directed by Brian Blum

Co-Written by Kent Morita

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Cast:

Saori Goda as Saki Omura

Mei-Lin Hosang as Yoshiko Omura

Yoshihiro Amao as Hideyo Omura

Rika Akanishi as Kazuko Omura

Francine Birns as Neighbor

Amy Hoerler as Cheryl (Park Mom)

Evan Gitlin as Young Boy

Fern Katz as Elderly Shopper

Craig Dearr as Officier 1

Barry Blum as Officer 2

Miguel Belmonte as Saki's Husband / Yoshiko's Father

Ryan Rothenberg as Park Dad

Jessica Rothenberg as Park Mom

Milo Rothenberg as Park Boy

Hanna Rothenberg as Park Girl

Brian Gitlin as Park Man

Lisa Gitlin as Park Woman

Johanna Gutiérrez as Supermarket Shopper

Corine Murat as Supermarket Shopper #2

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Producers: David M. Night Maire, Bryan Benitez & Ryan Beharry

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Executive Producers: Aika Avello, Mieko Avello, Alexander Falk, Nora Falk, Lori Blum, Barry Blum, Michael Hill, Michael Beddome, Taylor Compton, Lewis Collier & Cydney Collier, Brian Leitten, Tadashi Mitsui, Joseph Velez, Mallory Blum & Williams Naranjo

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Cinematographer: Hamilton Yu

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Editor: Carlos Perez Segarra

Assistant Editor: Jonathan Cuartas

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Casting Director - NYC: Kathleen Vissicheli-Hanley

Casting Director - Miami: Joan Peña

Casting Assistants: Shino Frances, Brian Ryu, Fenton Li, Roman Fusco, Lori Blum & Taylor Compton

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Composer: Aaron Kenny

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Color Correction Artist: Oliver Eir

Sound Editor: Keller McDivitt

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1st Assistant Director: Christine Vorsteg

2nd Assistant Director: Michelle Ryan

Script Supervisor: Jesse Godinez

Script Doctor: Alia Azamat

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1st A.C.: Saif Al-Sobaihi

2nd A.C.: Benito Sanchez

Camera P.A.: Julianna Cadavid

D.I.T.: Jonathan Cuartas

 

Gaffer: Omar Nasr

Key Grip: Michael Cuartas

Best Boy Grip: Kevin Guzman

Swing: Sergio Gallego

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Sound Mixer: Matthew Bunker

Boom Op.: Art Bustamante

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Production Designer: Ecegül 'JJ' Bayram

Art Director: Jessica Rosales

Prop Master: Lucinda 'Lucy' Covington

Art P.A.s: Alex Lambert & Brian Botta

Art Photographer: Joe Zakko

Graphics: Josh Depew & Nick Burns

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Key Hair & Make Up Artist: Caro Paez

Additional Hair & MakeUp: Peter Borbely

Hair Designer for Rika Akanishi: Jay Goldsmith

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P.A.s: Ariadna Saenz, Bryan Guzman, Starr Tribue, Smauel Muñoz & Daniella Garcia

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Behind the Scenes Team: Josh Liberman, Krysten Llamas & Gabriel Herndon

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Special Thanks to : Shino Frances, Brian Ryu, Fenton Li, Roman Fusco, Brian Leitten, Michael Hill, Vonda Lambdin, Theresa Van Vliet, Barbie and Terry Goodman, Jennifer Friedman, Francine Birns, Judy Lederhandler, Jenna Dosch, Naoko Wada, Mike Gorsline, Janet Grillo, Williams Naranjo, Zach Hasselbring, Pawel Kapica, Hollyn Johnson, Allyssa Rivera-Cabrero, Zak Corbeil, Ricardo Bueno, Jude Leitten, Rodolfo Troncoso, Maurice Barrero, Bridget Anne Morin aka Queen of the Universe, Michelle Hammontree, Deputy Chief Jason Cohen, Officer Josue Mangual, Dorothea E. Beiz, Eric King, Jeanie Lisenby, Donyelle T. Marshall, Michael Hirt, Joanne Flovella & Andy Silveira

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in Association with Different Roads to Education, LLC

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Produced by AireBedd Productions & B2 Audio

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Shot in and around Miami, FL.