"Nihonjin" tells the story of Noboru, a 10 year-old boy, who discovers the past of his grandfather Hideo and the Japanese immigration to Brazil. Having lived his whole life as a Brazilian kid, Noboru struggles to understand his grandfather’s personality as well as his own cultural identity. Throughout the film, Hideo presents to Noboru Brazil as he experienced it, finally connecting with his grandson.

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Nihonjin is a feature animated film for kids and families. It’s a drama, adapted from a novel by Oscar Nakasato that won important literature prizes in Brazil. The concept art will be created by Oscar Oiwa. Born in Brazil, son of Japanese immigrants, the artist lived in Japan for many years and now lives and works in New York City and his artwork has been exhibited worldwide.