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Kodama

Kodama

20235.70h 15m

Overview

An fantasy/action short about a SWAT Samurai team entering a spirit world to rescue a lost captain.

Directed by Brian Tang
Written by Brian Tang
Produced by Penny Lin, Brian Tang, Brendan Bennett
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Top Cast

Brandon Soo Hoo

Brandon Soo Hoo

Arthur

Chris Tashima

Chris Tashima

Hiro

Justin Chien

Justin Chien

Justin

Alexander Lee

Alexander Lee

Young Arthur

Themes & Keywords

samurais.w.a.t.evil spirit

About Kodama

Kodama is a action, fantasy film released in 2023 exploring themes of samurai, s.w.a.t., evil spirit. Directed by Brian Tang, it stars Brandon Soo Hoo, Chris Tashima, Justin Chien. An fantasy/action short about a SWAT Samurai team entering a spirit world to rescue a lost captain.

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