In the Shadow of the Pines_
"Unearthing the memories that shape us"
In the Shadow of the Pines is an animated short documentary about a difficult father-daughter relationship. Drawing on childhood memories, Anne Koizumi, the filmmaker, explores her upbringing with her Japanese immigrant dad, who was also the janitor at the elementary school she attended. The film explores the idea of shame and how it can shape and define us while also concealing who we can truly become.
Starring
Anne Koizumi, Mikio Owaki
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
In the Shadow of the Pines was released 6 years ago in 2020.
Overview
In the Shadow of the Pines is an animated short documentary about a difficult father-daughter relationship. Drawing on childhood memories, Anne Koizumi, the ...
In the Shadow of the Pines is a Animation, Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 8m.
CAST (2)
AK
Anne Koizumi
Daughter
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Mikio Owaki
Father
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What is In the Shadow of the Pines about?
In the Shadow of the Pines is an animated short documentary about a difficult father-daughter relationship. Drawing on childhood memories, Anne Koizumi, the filmmaker, explores her upbringing with her Japanese immigrant dad, who was also the janitor at the elementary school she attended. The film explores the idea of shame and how it can shape and define us while also concealing who we can truly become.
How long is In the Shadow of the Pines?
In the Shadow of the Pines has a runtime of 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Who stars in In the Shadow of the Pines?
The cast of In the Shadow of the Pines includes Anne Koizumi, Mikio Owaki.
What is the rating of In the Shadow of the Pines?
In the Shadow of the Pines has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Animation
Documentary
