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River of Stars

The untold story of Japan's largest diaspora — 1.5 million Japanese-Brazilians finding identity across two oceans.

About This Film

Over four years, director Yuki T. followed three Japanese-Brazilian families across São Paulo, Okinawa, and the Amazon basin, uncovering how a century of migration reshaped both cultures. With extraordinary archival footage and intimate contemporary portraits, River of Stars is a meditation on belonging, memory, and what we carry across generations.

Awards & Recognition

✦Hot Docs 2025 — Best International Documentary

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