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Halving the Bones (1996): Cast & Where to Watch

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Halving the Bones is a 1996 documentary starring Ruth Ozeki Lounsbury. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes. Stream it on Criterion Channel and Kanopy.

Halving the Bones (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Halving the Bones About?

The premise of Halving the Bones without spoilers.

A Japanese-American woman seeks to understand her heritage through the experiences of her immigrant mother and grandmother.

Halving the Bones Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • nisei
  • assimilation
  • world war two
  • race relations
  • newsreel footage
  • interview
  • memory
  • closet
  • photographer's assistant
  • mixed marriage
  • memento
  • grandmother granddaughter relationship
+16 more
  • mother daughter relationship
  • arranged marriage
  • hawaii
  • japan
  • bone
  • japanese
  • japanese american
  • cremation
  • death of grandmother
  • home movie
  • photograph
  • recreation
  • three generations
  • family relationships
  • family history
  • independent film
Where to watch

Where to Watch Halving the Bones

Stream it on Criterion Channel and Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Halving the Bones Cast

Ruth Ozeki Lounsbury stars in Halving the Bones.

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FAQ

Halving the Bones FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Halving the Bones, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Halving the Bones?

Halving the Bones runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was Halving the Bones released?

Halving the Bones was released on January 18, 1996.

Who is in the cast of Halving the Bones?

Halving the Bones stars Ruth Ozeki Lounsbury.

Where can I watch Halving the Bones?

In the US, Halving the Bones is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).

Does Halving the Bones have a post-credit scene?

No. Halving the Bones has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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