In the Shadow of the Pines
In the Shadow of the Pines
10.0 In the Shadow of the Pines
2020, 8 m
Animation, Documentary
Unearthing the memories that shape us
In the Shadow of the Pines is an animated short documentary about a difficult father-daughter relationship. Drawing on childhood memories, Anne Koizumi, the filmmaker, explores her upbringing with her Japanese immigrant dad, who was also the janitor at the elementary school she attended. The film explores the idea of shame and how it can shape and define us while also concealing who we can truly become.