Film archive, 2026

Okinawa Saudade

オキナワ・サウダージ

Director Matsubayashi Yoju

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Okinawan immigrants to Brazil have a history spanning over a century. Their descendants return to Okinawa to experience its history and culture firsthand. In doing so, they meet relatives and serve as a bridge connecting them with family members still living in Brazil. This documentary vividly portrays the Okinawan identity they discover throughout their journey.

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Film details

Director: Matsubayashi Yoju
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 2026
Length: 110min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Matsubayashi Yoju

Documentary filmmaker and producer. Matsubayashi has produced documentaries exploring social issues, history, and identity, both in Japan and abroad. His major works include Flowers and Troops (2009), The Horses of Fukushima (2013), and Okinawa Santos (2020).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Matsubayashi Yoju
Cinematography: Matsubayashi Yoju
Producer: Osawa Kazuo
Editing: Tsujii Kiyoshi
Sound: Watanabe Takehiko
Cast: Teruya Celine Yumi, Arashiro Everton
Distributor in Japan: Nondelaico LLC.,

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Okinawa SaudadeTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Nippon Cinema Now

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Nippon Cinema Now, Competitive section

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