Miyoko Anderson

Actor

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Miyoko Anderson is a fourth-generation Japanese Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver. She gained attention with her short documentary film 'Memory of the Peace' (2022), which was featured at film festivals such as the Vancouver International Film Festival. In this work, she explores the memories of her grandmother, a survivor of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Her cinematic work recurrently addresses themes of memory, generational trauma, and identity. In addition to her own directorial work, Anderson is active in the Canadian film industry as an assistant director.

Films on Sooner

  • Soft

    2022

    87 mins

    Drama, Comedy

    Over one summer, 3 three queer teens discover Toronto's nightlife, but their bond is tested when one of the disappears.