September 26, 2011

Hiroyuki Okiura's highly anticipated second directorial effort, A Letter to Momo has been invited in the Official Selection of the 31st Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF 2011), to be held in Honolulu, USA from October 14th to 18th, 2011. A Letter to Momo is one of the nominees for the coveted Halekulani Golden Orchid Award. The screening in Honolulu marks the movie's USA premiere.

"This beautifully crafted work [...] is a true labor of love. A Letter to Momo is a story about overcoming loss, but moreover it is a tale about growing up and finding yourself. This film is bound to delight both adults and children alike." (Anna Page, HIFF 2011)

Started in 1981 and boasting an attendance of 80,000, HIFF is the premier international film event in the Pacific and has won the praise of governments, filmmakers, scholars, educators, programmers and film industry leaders throughout the world. HIFF is dedicated to the advancement of understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America through the medium of film. It is the largest such "East meets West" film festival in the United States.

Screening schedule:
Date: October 16, 2011 (Sun)
Time: 11:30
Place: Dole Cannery B

Date: October 17, 2011 (Mon)
Time: 17:30
Place: Dole Cannery B

HIFF 2011 official website:
http://www.hiff.org/

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