KINTSUKUROI Brings the Community Together

There's a scene in the film when the two soldiers are parting ways after years spent in the camps and in war. Kayo says "I don't have the words" ... KINTSUKURIO film director Kerwin Berk shared the same sentiment. “I'm afraid I don't have the words either to properly thank you for hosting such a wonderful screening”, said Berk. “Everyone at your church was so kind and generous. I felt more like I was hanging out with my neighbors rather than holding a screening. This might be the best screening we've ever attended - from your remarkable audience to your incredible efficiency to the amazing AV ... and to the shoyu weenies, which made me feel like a kid again.”

The Buddhist Church of Sacramento was thrilled by the overwhelming support and packed house (Kaikan) for the special screening of KINTSUKUROI. It has been decades since the temple hosted a full-length movie screening for a community gathering. Attendees were moved by the film and delighted to see so many people from the community in attendance.

A heartfelt thank you to the KINTSUKUROI cast and crew for coming to Sacramento for the Q&A and Meet-and-Greet session following the screening. Special recognition goes to the team who brought this event to life: Stuart Ito, Karen Adachi, Bobby Tanaka, Cindy Kitade, Sharon Ito, and Sandy Kataoka Fong. Many thanks as well to the Choir for hosting the movie concessions and to the volunteers who helped usher guests through the check-in process.

We look forward to hosting more community movie screenings in the near future!