My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin

Overview

Noboru is a 10-year-old boy in search of his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather Hideo, to find out more about his family. Despite always avoiding his past, his grandfather agrees to tell his story. As Noboru delves into his family history, he discovers he has an uncle he’s never heard about.

Directed by Celia Catunda

Top cast

Ken Kaneko

Hideo (voice)

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Pietro Takeda

Noboru (voice)

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Kazue Akisue

Shizue (voice)

Edson Kameda

Hideo 1940 (voice)

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Fabio Matsuoka

Hideo 1920 (voice)

Li Martins

Shizue 1920/1940 (voice)

Luiza Porto

Kimie (voice)

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Pedro Galvão

Beto (voice)

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Alice Barion

Laura (voice)

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