Dear Friends,
A few years ago, I was thrilled to be connected with award-winning filmmaker Michael Horowitz. Our connection came at a time when I was grieving the sudden loss of a close friend. Coincidentally, Michael approached me with the idea for his film, Kanashimi, and I immediately felt drawn to helping (in a very small way) bring this project to life. Kanashimi was shown in several film festivals (and nominated for several awards) in the United States and Japan.
In life, we will all face Kanashimi—the Japanese word for sadness, sorrow, or grief. As we age, it’s almost inevitable that we will experience these emotions more frequently. I wanted to share this short film (about 20 minutes long) in honor of all those navigating their own version of Kanashimi.
If you decide to watch, keep an eye out around the 6-minute mark for a brief Partner in Aging cameo appearance.
Below is a short blurb about this film and a Vimeo link to view it.
Adam, an expecting father, grapples with the loss of his father simultaneously. His grief seems insurmountable until he finds an unexpected item on the beach—an old baseball glove with Japanese writing. This discovery prompts him and his pregnant wife, Kari, to embark on a journey to uncover the glove’s origins. The surprising outcome creates an unexpected yet profound connection between Adam and Kaito, a Japanese man who has experienced the same grief process for his own father, demonstrating how grief is universal, no matter what language you speak or what country you call home.
To view the film, click on this link: Kanashimi
I have found it’s easier to play this film from a desktop/laptop rather than a mobile device
P.S. if you ever come across any opportunities for Partner in Aging to help support the arts, please feel free to let me know.
All my very best,
Jonathan
