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Hollywood movies have always influenced global culture, but in recent years, their connection with Canada and mobile phone technology has grown stronger than ever. From iconic film locations in Canadian cities to the way smartphones
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Akashi is a Canadian feature film, mostly set in Japan. It was written, starred, and directed by Mayumi Yoshida. We subsequently had a chance to sit down with Mayumi Yoshida at the Whistler Film Festival
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