Name: Wataridori: Birds of Passage
Released: 1976-01-01
Duration: 37 min
Cast: Shizuko Hoshi, Mako, Yuki Shimoda

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This important tribute to the issei (first generation Japanese Americans) integrates the stories of three people who describe a collective history through their personal memories.

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Directed by: Robert A. Nakamura
Music by: Dan Kuramoto, June Kuramoto

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January 1, 1976 · 37 min · English

Released: January 1, 1976
Runtime: 37 min
Original language: English
Also spoken: Japanese
Available in: 117 countries

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Where can I stream Wataridori: Birds of Passage?

Criterion

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In the United States, Wataridori: Birds of Passage streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Eventive. It also streams in 116 other countries.

Is Wataridori: Birds of Passage worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is Wataridori: Birds of Passage okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Wataridori: Birds of Passage plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.