Midori in Hawaii

Media Type:Video
Genre(s):Comedy
Family & Relationships
UPC:852435007020
Producer(s):Hiroko Kobayashi
Albena Dodeva
Director(s):John Hill
Run Time:1 Hour, 25 Minutes
Language:Japanese

Video

Midori, is a struggling wedding photographer in Hawaii. When Seiko and Kyo-chan, Midori’s judgmental sister and brother in-law visit from Japan Midori’s small world is thrown off balance. As the sisters travel the Big Island together old grudges and long forgotten injuries begin to resurface. A small argument during a tour of a coffee farm, a couple passive aggressive comments as they drive to the beach; gradually the sisters are pulled back into their old dynamics. The tension continues to build until the true reason for Seiko’s visit is finally revealed forcing Midori to choose between family responsibilities or continuing to pursue her dream. Set against the bright, colorful background of the islands Midori in Hawaii is a gentle comedy exploring the nature of memory and the lifelong relationship between siblings.