Xmas Cake—This American Shelf-life
A coming of middle age story about a female pop singer’s journey from hot to not, and what ensues across cultures — from New York to Tokyo.
Xmas cake: def. Japanese slang for and unmarried woman over 25, or stale dessert.
When a free-spirited American in Tokyo confronts a suicide wave among single women over 25, she forms a pop band in their honor and accidentally gets BIG in Japan, signing with Sony. After briefly living the dream, she loses it all — fame, a fiance, and her livelihood — and must face starting over in a world that's bias against single women over 40.
This is a true story about Petra, a former pop star turned feminist storyteller, who becomes oddly empowered on her journey and is revived by her band's reunion and returning to Japan.
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May YamDirector
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Petra HansonDirector
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Petra HansonWriter
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Petra HansonProducer
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May YamProducer
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Petra HansonKey Cast"As self"
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Gaijin à Go GoKey Cast"the band"
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Project Type:Animation, Documentary, Short
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Runtime:10 minutes
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Completion Date:March 12, 2019
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Production Budget:8,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Japan, United States
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Language:English, Japanese
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Shooting Format:2K
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Tribeca Film FestivalNew York City
United States
April 27, 2019
World Premiere
Nominated Best Short Documentary -
Mill Valley Film FestivalMill Valley, CA
United States
October 4, 2019