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August at Akiko's (2018) | Criteria

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August at Akiko's

English • 2018 • 1h 16m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Christopher Makoto Yogi

Synopsis

A saxophonist who grew up in Hawaii returns to the state and stays at a Buddhist bed and breakfast.

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Christopher Makoto Yogi
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March 2022
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December 2020
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Art-House America: The Doris Duke
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Credits

Crew

DirectorChristopher Makoto Yogi

WriterChristopher Makoto Yogi

CinematographerEunsoo Cho, Jose Asuncion

ComposerAlex Zhang Hungtai

EditorChristopher Makoto Yogi

ProducerSarah S. Kim

Cast

Alex Zhang Hungtaias Self

Akiko Masudaas Self