Nobu, an old, bigoted, Japanese-American traditionalist, is unable to reconcile the needs of his wife and two daughters with his own conservative view on life, which forces them to leave him in pursuit of their own happiness.
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Title: The Wash (1988)
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1 win & 3 nominations.
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| Credited cast: | |||
| Mako | ... | Nobu Matsumoto | |
| Nobu McCarthy | ... | Masi Matsumoto | |
| Sab Shimono | ... | Sadao | |
| Patti Yasutake | ... | Marsha | |
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Marion Yue | ... | Judy |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Peter Fitzsimmons | ... | Jimmy Fitzsimmons | |
| Ken Narasaki | ... | Brad | |
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Nobu, an old, bigoted, Japanese-American traditionalist, is unable to reconcile the needs of his wife and two daughters with his own conservative view on life, which forces them to leave him in pursuit of their own happiness.
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wife leaves husband | racist | bittersweet ending | family drama | girlfriend leaves boyfriend |Certificate:
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Mako and Sab Shimono would later go on to costar in the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim series, Samurai Jack, as Aku and Emperor (Jack's father), respectively. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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17 August 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Excellent independent movie whose rare portrayal of a Japanese-American family's struggles hasn't yet surfaced in mainstream media. A couple of plot lines seemed under-developed, but overall it was a beautiful story about tradition, suppressed feelings, and true love after 70.