Abstract:

A chance meeting at the local produce market of two middle-aged Japanese American women who haven't seen each other "in ages" sparks a few minutes of panic as one desperately tries to recall who the other is. Based on the short story, "American Fish," by R.A. Sasaki, this unforgettable moment reveals these women's search through their past (which includes their concentration camp experience), in order to bring light to the present. Stars Nikki Nojima and Tama Tokuda. Runner-up, Best Short Film, Seattle International Film Festival Local PBS broadcast