Plot — What is Ikigai about?
'Ikigai' follows Mayumi, a 9-year-old girl, as she tries to find balance in her Japanese identity and American nationality. Hanako, her mother who celebrates their culture through Nihon Buyo, sees Mayumi's new school as an opportunity to share their culture with the white students. When Mayumi is assigned a show-and-tell presentation, she takes it as a chance to prove to her classmates that she is not that different from them. But, that plan is soon ruined when Hanako unexpectedly shows up and teaches the class a Japanese dance, embarrassing and exposing Mayumi's cultural background. After coming home ashamed of her mother and Japanese identity, Mayumi receives guidance from her parents that motivates her to return to school and redo her show and tell in a way that would make her ancestors proud.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Family, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 16 min |
Ikigai — FAQ
Is Ikigai worth watching? 'Ikigai' follows Mayumi, a 9-year-old girl, as she tries to find balance in her Japanese identity and American nationality. Hanako, her mother who celebrates their culture through Nihon Buyo, sees Mayumi's new school as
Who directed Ikigai? Directed by Maren Emiko Elardo.
Who is in the cast of Ikigai? It stars Natsuko Aoike, Brian Takahashi, Julia Saito, Becca Bell, Mary Lapari, Sullivan Lapari and more.
Where can I stream Ikigai? Streaming availability for Ikigai is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Ikigai release? It released in 2024.
