New Film “Whole” Looks at Daily Struggles of Mixed-Race Japanese

Whole examines the potential for pain in casual comments. (© 078)

Director Kawazoe Bilal.

Haruki (right) receives unwanted attention at a ramen shop. (© 078)

Whole writer and actor Kawazoe Usman now works as a cameraman and still photographer.

Haruki (left) opens up to his friend Hitomi (Ibuki Aoi) about his concerns. (© 078)

Sandy Kai.

Makoto, at right, jokes around with his friends at the construction site. (© 078)

Makoto and Haruki are polar opposites. (© 078)

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