Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Omoiyari

By Bradley Gibson | May 2022

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL 2022 REVIEW! In Omoiyari, violinist Kishi Bashi combines music with an exploration of his Japanese heritage.…

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LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL 2022 REVIEW! In Omoiyari, violinist Kishi Bashi combines music with an exploration of his Japanese heritage. Along...

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