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The Wash

  • 19881988
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  • 1h 34m
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7.3/10
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The Wash (1988)
  • Drama
  • Romance
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... Read allNobu, 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
81
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  • Director
    • Michael Toshiyuki Uno
  • Writer
    • Philip Kan Gotanda(play)
  • Stars
    • Mako
    • Nobu McCarthy
    • Sab Shimono
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  • Director
    • Michael Toshiyuki Uno
  • Writer
    • Philip Kan Gotanda(play)
  • Stars
    • Mako
    • Nobu McCarthy
    • Sab Shimono
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    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Mako
    Mako
    • Nobu Matsumotoas Nobu Matsumoto
    Nobu McCarthy
    Nobu McCarthy
    • Masi Matsumotoas Masi Matsumoto
    Sab Shimono
    Sab Shimono
    • Sadaoas Sadao
    Patti Yasutake
    Patti Yasutake
    • Marshaas Marsha
    Marion Yue
    • Judyas Judy
    Peter Fitzsimmons
    • Jimmy Fitzsimmonsas Jimmy Fitzsimmons
    Ken Narasaki
    Ken Narasaki
    • Bradas Brad
    • Director
      • Michael Toshiyuki Uno
    • Writer
      • Philip Kan Gotanda(play) (screenplay)
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      Filmed in Japantown San Jose, California.

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    Superlatives are Not Made . . . .
    . . . That can describe how powerful this masterpiece is.

    Mako is a neglectful husband. Not the most loving man. His wife gradually encounters a widower who is a kind, gentle figure. She eventually makes the transition to leave her husband and go to this fellow.

    It is not an easy departure. Their marriage was so broken and strained, no one noticed the difference. There was no behind each other's backs or secrecy, it was a simple procedure.

    There are two daughters. One fears she is entering a loveless relationship like her mother has endured.

    The other daughter, the more rebellious one, has married a black man, much to Dad's disapproval.

    Finally, father snaps, but it is too late. He cannot lose his wife, but he already has. He just hasn't accepted it.

    And mother still does his wash for him.

    A never-shown incident at a detainment camp during WWII is finally put to rest. When Mako tells Mother he has accepted what has happened, she tells him that she never cheated on him when they were young in the forties.

    For some reason, this upsets father.

    One daughter breaks off her neglectful relationship with her boyfriend.

    The married daughter answers her door one night and is surprised to find . .. her father.

    Seeking a family. Any family. And she welcomes him in to her home.

    Mother meanwhile, must contend with her new husband visiting the grave of his first wife. He is allowed to see his first spouse. And still have love deep in his heart for her.

    Is she allowed the same for her first husband?
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    • Jul 16, 2004

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kapiel
    • Filming locations
      • Berkeley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • American Playhouse
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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