Yamato (California)(2016)
大和（カリフォルニア）
Yamato (California) Synopsis
Sakura is a moody teenage girl who lives close to the US military base in the city of Yamato, Japan. She is struggling everyday to become a rapper like the American rappers she admires, but always gets stage fright when she sings in front of an audience. One day, her mother's American soldier boyfriend's daughter REI comes from California to visit her family.
Yamato (California) (2016) is a drama film directed by Daisuke Miyazaki, released on October 8, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Hanae Kan, Nina Endo, Reiko Kataoka and Haruka Uchimura. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Daisuke Miyazaki
- Writers:
- Daisuke Miyazaki
- Producers:
- Kôtarô Date, Daisuke Miyazaki
- Cinematographer:
- Akiko Ashizawa
- Production:
- Deep End Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Yamato (California) (2016) Trailer
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Yamato (California) Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hanae Kan
as Sakura Nagashima
Nina Endo
as Rei
Reiko Kataoka
as Keiko Nagashima
Haruka Uchimura
as Kenzo Nagashima
Masayuki Shionoya
as Seiichiro
Mayumi Katô
- Koji Shishido
Koji Shishido
Key crew
Directed by Daisuke Miyazaki, written by Daisuke Miyazaki, produced by Kôtarô Date and Daisuke Miyazaki.
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Yamato (California) Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Yamato (California) – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yamato (California) online?
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Yamato (California) (2016) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Yamato (California)?
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The main cast of Yamato (California) (2016) includes Hanae Kan, Nina Endo, Reiko Kataoka, Haruka Uchimura and Masayuki Shionoya. The film was directed by Daisuke Miyazaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yamato (California) released?
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Yamato (California) was released on October 8, 2016 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Yamato (California) worth watching?
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Yamato (California) (2016) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yamato (California)?
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