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I Was a Simple Man

I Was a Simple Man

20216.11h 40m

Overview

A ghost story set in the pastoral countryside of the north shore of O‘ahu telling the story of an elderly man facing the end of his life, visited by the ghosts of his past.

Directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi
Written by Christopher Makoto Yogi
Produced by Sarah S. Kim, Matthew Petock, Christopher Makoto Yogi
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Top Cast

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Steve Iwamoto

Masao Matsuyoshi

Constance Wu

Constance Wu

Grace

Tim Chiou

Tim Chiou

Adult Masao

Kanoa Goo

Kanoa Goo

Gavin

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Chanel Akiko Hirai

Kati

Hau'oli Carr

Hau'oli Carr

Ashley

Nelson Lee

Nelson Lee

Mark

Kyle Kosaki

Kyle Kosaki

Young Masao

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Boonyanudh Jiyarom

Young Grace

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Alexa Bodden

Young Kati

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About I Was a Simple Man

I Was a Simple Man is a drama film released in 2021. Directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi, it stars Steve Iwamoto, Constance Wu, Tim Chiou. A ghost story set in the pastoral countryside of the north shore of O‘ahu telling the story of an elderly man facing the end of his life, visited by the ghosts of his past.

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