Chika's Bird (2004)

A ten-year-old Japanese-Canadian girl who struggles with family and school - a grandfather with alzheimer, a frustrated mother, an indifferent teacher, and intolerant peers. Chika's Bird is... See full summary »

Director:

Adam Mars

Writer:

Nozomi Imanishi

Stars:

Daniel Barend, Paulette Carlson, Jeanie Cloutier

3 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Daniel Barend	...	Joel
Paulette Carlson	...	Teacher
Jeanie Cloutier	...	Terumi
Jessica Cumming	...	Melissa
Mark Heinmiller	...	Roy
Valerie Tian	...	Chika
Roger Watanaka	...	Grandfather
Ross Weymark	...	Marty

Storyline

A ten-year-old Japanese-Canadian girl who struggles with family and school - a grandfather with alzheimer, a frustrated mother, an indifferent teacher, and intolerant peers. Chika's Bird is a coming-of-age story about a young girl finding her strength through her connection with her grandfather and the origami he folds.

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Taglines:

The pure spirit with which a child responds to one of life's hard lesson.

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Genres:

Drama | Short

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 2004 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 45,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Silverlight Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color Color (Eastmancolor)

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