A short film seeking to raise awareness to one of the most fascinating narratives in Japanese history – the story of 16th century samurai, Yasuke. More content available at
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Cast:
Timi Ariyo
Dana Blacklake
Sayaka Takasaki
Kiki Nafig
Alex Barbosa Gardiner
Bahkai Wynter
Crew:
Writer/Director – Elias Williams
Producer – Timon Williams
Director of Photography – Jake R. Smith
Sound Design – Todd Sinden
Editor – Jacob Crow-Mains
Production Design – Ollie Kelly
Art Department Assistant – Lucy Marsden
Second Camera Operator – Jake Lucas
Post Production Assistant – Emma L. Weller
Music – Tom Voysey
Colourist – Cam Sander
BTS Photography – Olumide Osinoiki
Special thanks to @UWE_Film
Official Selection for Edinburgh Independent Film Awards 2018
Selected for Docubox – EADFF in Nairobi 2019
Official Selection for British Urban Film Festival 2019
Official Selection for That Film Festival – Marbella 2019
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