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Day of Independence

  • 2003
  • 27m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Derek Mio in Day of Independence (2003)
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The creators of Visas and Virtue (1997) (1997 Academy Award Winner, Best Live Action Short Film) bring you another important historical narrative. This dramatic film, set in a Japanese Ameri... Read allThe creators of Visas and Virtue (1997) (1997 Academy Award Winner, Best Live Action Short Film) bring you another important historical narrative. This dramatic film, set in a Japanese American internment camp during the World War II, explores one family's experience and examines... Read allThe creators of Visas and Virtue (1997) (1997 Academy Award Winner, Best Live Action Short Film) bring you another important historical narrative. This dramatic film, set in a Japanese American internment camp during the World War II, explores one family's experience and examines the sacrifices and triumphs of those who endured and survived through perseverance, coura... Read all

  • Director
    • Chris Tashima
  • Writers
    • Chris Tashima
    • Tim Toyama
  • Stars
    • Derek Mio
    • Marcus Toji
    • Alan Muraoka
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    59
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    • Director
      • Chris Tashima
    • Writers
      • Chris Tashima
      • Tim Toyama
    • Stars
      • Derek Mio
      • Marcus Toji
      • Alan Muraoka
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 24 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Derek Mio
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    Marcus Toji
    Marcus Toji
    • Hog
    Alan Muraoka
    Alan Muraoka
    • Father
    Keiko Kawashima
    Keiko Kawashima
    • Mother
    Chris Tashima
    Chris Tashima
    • The Umpire
    Gina Hiraizumi
    Gina Hiraizumi
    • Rose
    Ulysses Lee
    Ulysses Lee
    • Tad
    Jonathan Okui
    Jonathan Okui
    • Satch
    Diana Toshiko
    Diana Toshiko
    • Betty
    Sarah Chang
    Sarah Chang
    • Sadie
    Julie Tofukuji
    • Mimi
    Lisa Joe
    • Frances
    Dean Komure
    • Spectator
    Henry Isakari
    • Mr. Hagiwara
    Marcia Isakari
    • Mrs. Hagiwara
    Lena Nakashima
    • Mary
    Kathleen Kuwamoto Angel
    • Hospital Patient
    • (uncredited)
    Melissa Bugarin
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Chris Tashima
    • Writers
      • Chris Tashima
      • Tim Toyama
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    • Trivia
      This was Derek Mio's first role. He heard about auditions from a relative who saw a casting notice in a local paper. However, when Mio's casting submission was received, he had already been recommended to director Chris Tashima by his friend François Chau, who had recently seen Mio at a commercial audition.
    • Connections
      Featured in Real Orange: Episode dated 9 January 2004 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      The Star Spangled Banner
      Written by Francis Scott Key

      Arranged by Scott Nagatani

      Performed by Lisa Joe

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cedar Grove Productions
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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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