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Seventeen Syllables from the book by Hisaye Yamamoto

"Silent struggles speak,
Words unspoken, hearts confined,
Truth longs to be free."

"From the Book of Hisaye Yamamoto" is a film adaptation of the works of Hisaye Yamamoto, a Japanese-American writer known for her stories about race, identity, and the struggles of Japanese immigrants in America. The film brings to life themes of cultural displacement, intergenerational conflicts, and resilience in the face of discrimination.

Set in post-World War II America, the story follows Japanese-American families coping with the aftermath of internment camps. The protagonist, often a young Nisei woman, grapples with cultural expectations, racial prejudice, and personal aspirations. Through quiet yet powerful moments, the film unveils the silent suffering and unspoken truths of a marginalized community seeking belonging in a changing society.

The film From the Book of Hisaye Yamamoto centers around Rosie, a young Nisei woman caught between her Japanese heritage and the American culture she was raised in. Intelligent and observant, Rosie struggles to navigate societal expectations, family duty, and her own aspirations. Her mother, alternately referred to as Tome or Hana, is a traditional Issei woman who upholds cultural values with quiet resilience, embodying both the sacrifices and unspoken sorrows of immigrant life. Rosie's father, a hardworking yet emotionally distant man, carries the weight of his past internment and the burden of providing for his family in an unwelcoming society. Together, their lives weave a poignant narrative of generational conflict, unspoken love, and the enduring strength of family bonds.

The film is a ComingOf-Age theme movie that emphasizes the importance of remembering history, amplifying unheard voices, and embracing one's identity. It teaches resilience, the value of storytelling, and the power of truth in healing intergenerational wounds.

Presented by:
12th Integrity Works and Pictures,
2 Nineteenth Film Production

Subject Teacher: Marivic Babala
Director: Wayneline Villareal
Assistant Director: Clarence A. Balmeo
Director of Cinematography: Kimberly T. Umbao
Screenwriters: Kathleen Faye Uy, Wayneline Villareal

Starring:

Lyka Joy Mortel as Rosie Hayashi
Cristal Elozon as Tome Hayashi
Clarence Balmeo as Mr. Hayashi
Joseph Ofalza as Hesus Carasco
Vanessa Avecilla as Mr. Hayano
Liezel Lagatuz as Mrs. Hayano
Danica Pacio as Haru Hayano
Aira Caroline Vitalicio as Natsu Hayano
Kathleen Faye Uy as Aki Hayano
Angelica Precious Reduta as Fuyu Hayano
Marlen Joy Abanto as Aiko
Denzel anne Zaldivar as Chizuko
Patch Halili Solaybar as Ms. Kuroda
Juvelle Evangelista as Ms. Hiroshi
Patricia Chuatingco as Sister Taka

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