American Cicadas; Japanese Girl | a short film

In July, I left Tokyo, the city in which I grew up. I arrived in the suburbs of New Jersey. This is that story.
A film by Ina Aram
Music by joni void, final song by Emile Mosseri from the film Kajillionaire

[@ClaireShin86]

a true writer and filmmaker and editor and cinematographer, wow-i admire you and your talents immeasurably

[@inafinity.]

claire, thank you always for your support

[@lilybeer9933]

i kept rewatching this video… thank you for making this

[@inafinity.]

Lily, thank you so so much :) this is quite a late reply, but i just wanted you to know how glad i am to receive your comment.

[@ella1854]

2:22 i absolutely love that small bit of writing & i'm so curious as to what the whole page says

[@ClaireShin86]

eyes GLUED to the screen

[@devatraijha4952]

Aah love it! So beautiful and poetic! I love writing, and sometimes I can journal for hours about the most random things- flowers, my childhood, the sky- anything. Watching your videos, I am always inspired to write even more, and I can't help but feel we'd be good friends! :)

[@inafinity.]

aw i'm so happy that my videos make you feel inspired -- such a good feeling. :)

[@ClawEARNS]

This is so nostalgic at the same time felt like I'm watching national geography. It's Amazing tho, inspires me to read more books and write journals.
I've watched all 3 of your videos.
I recommend you to read the New testament , it's a message for the world transcending every culture.
Edit: love your films tho.

[@inafinity.]

Kivika, thank you for your words. your thoughtful viewing and commenting means a lot to me.

[@alexlerner9653]

You're such a talented artist. I can tell that you definitely seek inspiration from the great directors. One day your films will end up in the Criterion Collection. Keep it up! ❤

[@inafinity.]

this is such a major comment. thank you for your thoughtful eye! i'm gonna keep working hard...

[@windex_volleyball]

i can’t even describe how much this resonates. i’m an american 17 year old girl and about to go into the college app process and wow, i just think this is the coolest thing and keep rewatching it. i want to study your videos. what if i went into film? idk what i’ll do but you sure do inspire me.

[@inafinity.]

this makes me so happy to hear. that feeling of wondering and "what if...?" can be so exciting. thank you for watching and for writing :) happy wondering!!

[@sophiestefancic2448]

This is amazing Ina! Thank you for sharing and capturing a feeling that is so special to all of us!

[@inafinity.]

thank you, Sophie. i'm so glad you enjoyed !!

[@olafwillner471]

This is amazing - but mostly inspiring, in the truest sense of the word. It inspires me to document my similarly atypical yet typical upbringing.

[@inafinity.]

Olaf, thank you for your kind words. i’m happy to have inspired you - i’m all for record keeping to be able to look back on your story in the future. what’s your story?

[@devatraijha4952]

People with atypical yet typical upbringing, unite!

[@jacklimongelli2427]

so good!! phenomenal 🌟🌟🌟

[@inafinity.]

thanks always, Jack :)

[@evelynalexandrahowe]

so beautifully written and filmed ina!! you've captured the feeling completely

[@user-on9un4sr6m]

this hit home because i'm leaving hong kong for college in chicago this fall,, also your book taste is bomb

[@inafinity.]

happy to hear it resonated, and i’m glad you like my bookshelf :) best of luck with your first semester!!

[@seanschmitt3874]

SO GOOD

[@seanschmitt3874]

you somehow outdid yourself with this one.

[@inafinity.]

oh, Sean. you inspire me tons

[@maiamacek1147]

another beauty

[@inafinity.]

thank you always, Maia :)

[@karlie7]

Your short films are so special and peaceful!!

[@inafinity.]

i am so glad you think so!!! thank you for watching.

[@ashleytang5084]

INA THIS IS AMAZING!!!! YOU’VE DONE IT ONCE AGAIN 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@inafinity.]

Ashley, thank you so much :)

[@hananaan]

Ina, this is beautiful

[@inafinity.]

thank you, Hana :)

[@ella1854]

the seven husbands of evelyn hugo

[@inafinity.]

yess it’s so good :))))

[@jonpitale2619]

this is so awesome!

[@meiorzx]

The view from you room in Tokyo

[@bravedition]

hi ina! what’s the name of the first song

[@ulfkjell]

Brilliant. You are cut out for this. To tell that story.

[@inafinity.]

thank you

[@ella1854]

last comment i promise- i absolutely love this. please be a writer or filmmaker or both or neither lol, but i absolutely love this

[@inafinity.]

hi Ella, wow this is such a late reply. but i appreciated each of your comments so so much back when i first read them. your words mean a lot, a lot a lot

[@ella1854]

@@inafinity. aw i am so so happy to hear that. i absolutely love all of your videos & i'm really glad you appreciated my comments!

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

Are you hafu or nah

[@inafinity.]

kind of,,

[@jerold7739]

😀 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘮

[@prettymuchbangtan]

kajillionaire? do i sense a Sapphic film maker?