Director: Charles F. Schwep
Language
English
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 35 min |
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Kenji Comes Home, a 1949 documentary by Charles F. Schwep and produced by Paul F. Heard, follows Kenji, a former prisoner of war returning to Japan. Filmed on location with Japanese actors, the film depicts his struggles to readjust to life back home. Torn between the appeal of communist ideals and the Christian faith of his girlfriend Aki, Kenji grapples with finding his place. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.
| Alternative title: | Kenji Comes Home |
| Release year: | 1949 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Charles F. Schwep |
| Type: | Movie |
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