xtrasExpanded Dis/Closures: Book of Distance
In 1935, Yonezo Okita left his home in Hiroshima, Japan, for Canada. Then, war and racism changed everything. Three generations later, his grandson Randall Okita leads us on an interactive pilgrimage through an emotional geography of immigration and family to recover what was lost. In this VR experience, Randall Okita explores new possibilities for deeply personal storytelling.
- Randall Okita
- 30 minutes
About Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival® is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by Asian artists in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. As Canada’s largest Asian film festival, Reel Asian® provides a public forum for Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.