A small coming-of-age drama about friendship and cultural connection. Kenta, a 10-year-old Japanese boy, discovers a new world in the Netherlands and forms a special friendship under blooming cherry trees. The film also aims to show viewers how people in the Netherlands engage with and respect Japanese culture, highlighting curiosity, understanding, and cross-cultural connection.



Synopsis:
Kenta, a ten-year-old Japanese boy, feels lonely after moving to the Netherlands. Everything is new and unfamiliar, until one spring day he meets Sophie beneath blooming cherry trees. Their quiet friendship grows as Kenta shares parts of his Japanese culture and discovers that connection is possible, even far from home.

What do we offer?
This is my first short film Non-profit project – this is a volunteer opportunity

A safe, child-friendly, and respectful set

A chance to gain experience in filmmaking and collaborate on a creative project

Open and supportive communication with cast and crew

Reimbursement for expenses is possible and can be discussed.

✅ Parents welcome on set – safe, child-friendly environment guaranteed
✅ Non-profit project

Type
professionele productie / lowbudget

Location
Almere

Description
Looking for:

Kenta (10 years old): Japanese, speaks Japanese & Dutch (basic level okay), interest in baseball is a plus.

Father (30–40 years old): Japanese, speaks Japanese, some Dutch is a plus.

Mother (30–40 years old): Japanese, speaks Japanese, some Dutch is a plus.

Language requirements
Japanese, Dutch

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