Please join Hawaii Betsuin and the Nisei Veterans Legacy for a film screening of:

Shikata Ga Nai
(It Cannot Be Helped)

Sunday, August 3
1:00 p.m. (doors open 12:30 p.m.)

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
Enter parking from 1742 Lusitana St, Honolulu

A Q&A follows the screening with those involved with the film, including our own Dennis Sekine.

Click image to display PDF poster.

About the Film

Film synopsis: It is 1999, and Tats is a WWII vet and member of the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Tats spends his time gardening, watching TV, and talking with an old army buddy. But the quietude in his life conceals his inner struggle. The war has been over for 50 years, but Tats relives it every day due to a haunting secret about his time in battle. Inspired by the true life tendencies of many 442 veterans who have never shared their war experiences with family, Shikata Ga Nai shines a light on the interior battles that these aging heroes have had to face on their own. [film run time is 1:50]

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1083744261

Additional Info: Eric Nemoto is the writer/director. The film features actors Dann Seki, Denise Aiko Chinen, Devon Nekoba, Seth Okumura, and Allan Okubo. This is the film that premiered in December 2024 at Moanalua Performing Arts Center and was sold out. A video of the premiere event is available.