A colossal yet timid black Russian weightlifter befriends an elderly Japanese shut-in and helps her de-clutter her life. In the process, he learns Ikebana, the ancient art of flower arranging, and comes to understand his place in the world.
Filmmaker in Attendance
*Followed by a demonstration by a master of Sogetsu Ikebana, Ping Wei*
Living in Los Angeles, Johnnie Hobbs is a filmmaker, voiceover and motion capture director for AAA video games “Call of Duty,” “Capcom’s Exoprimal,” and “Fallout 76.” He is also a tap dance instructor teaching at The Colburn School, AMDA and guest instructing at other institutions.
Japanese Film Festival of Arizona
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