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Still from Mizuko — Mizuko (2019) — Kira Dane, Katelyn RebeloPhotographed by Katelyn Rebelo

Poster for Mizuko

Kira Dane, Katelyn Rebelo

Mizuko

水子

English / 2019 / 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.59/5·539 ratings·176 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Inspired by a Buddhist ritual for grieving abortions, a Japanese-American woman reevaluates what it means to end her own pregnancy.

Included in
IF/Then Presents
Position 1
Included in
August 2022
Position 54

Credits

Crew

DirectorKira Dane, Katelyn Rebelo

WriterKira Dane

CinematographerKatelyn Rebelo

Composer

EditorKira Dane, Katelyn Rebelo

Cast

Michael James Fryas Self - Subway Rider

Kerriane Liebas Self - Subway Rider

Jorge Oteroas Self - Subway Rider

Gregg Rizzoas Self - Subway Rider

Toni Shortas Self - Subway Rider

Elizabeth Smithas Self - Subway Rider

Adrian Sullivanas Self - Subway Rider

Ethan Sullivanas Self - Subway Rider

Mariel Sullivanas Self - Subway Rider

Mizuko (2019) | Criteria