#samantha futerman

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Book author, Min Jin Lee shows her support for SUGA in a recent Instagram post, along with actors, Soji Arai, Alicia Hannah, author, Alexander Chee and actor/author, Samantha Futerman.

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i’m looking to cast a korean woman who’s 30ish, but i want her to have darker skin instead of the norm in the tags. her father is played by gong yoo and her mother isn’t casted (can be white, korean, black, etc etc etc!). she’s very like, that clean girl aesthetic? simple, old money, eldest daughter syndrome, kinda vibe! not very glam herself bc she’s a surgeon (resources aren’t super necessary bc it’s on discord!) i have adeline rudolph atm but looking for alts. the fc can also be younger, i dont mind aging up by a few years! thank youuuu. and if you know of fcs who aren’t stick thin that would be appreciated as well! also open to models, influencers, singers. 💜 sorry this got so long! thank you!!!

adding on to my ask (korean fem fc/30s): by darker skin i just meant not super pale! but open to anyone who’s mixed 🫶

Kim Gee-yang / Vivian Kim (1986) Korean.

Jin Baek-Nedd (1991) Korean.

also:

Grace Park (1974) Korean - has younger roles/resources!

Jamie Chung (1983) Korean - has younger roles/resources!

Greta Lee (1983) Korean - has younger roles/resources!

Crystal Kay (1986) Korean / African-American - has younger roles/resources!

Samantha Futerman (1987) Korean - has younger roles/resources!

Jihae (1989) Korean.

Alice Lee (1989) Korean.

Michelle Lee (1991) Korean / African-American.

Blair Kim (1994) Korean / African-American.

Andrea Bang (1989) Korean.

Hyolyn (1990) Korean.

Ashley Park (1991) Korean.

Gia Kim (1992) Korean.

Nicole Kang (1993) Korean.

Adeline Rudolph (1995) Korean / White.

Hey sweet anon! I'm sorry I couldn't find more suggestions but I hope this helps!

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Question:

Could you please clarify your question regarding Memoirs of a Geisha? Are you looking for more information about the book, the film, or specific details like the cast, crew, or other aspects?

Here is the link to the Wikipedia page for Memoirs of a Geisha (film):

Memoirs of a Geisha (film) - Wikipedia - (click on the blue link)

Here is the link to the Wikipedia page for the Memoirs of a Geisha book:

Memoirs of a Geisha (book) - Wikipedia - (click on the blue link)

ChatGPT Answer:

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005 Film)

The film Memoirs of a Geisha is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Arthur Golden, and it was adapted into a movie directed by Rob Marshall. Here's a complete breakdown of the film:

Film Details

Title: Memoirs of a Geisha

Release Date: December 9, 2005 (United States)

Genre: Drama, Historical

Running Time: 145 minutes

Plot Synopsis

Set in pre-World War II Japan, the film follows the life of a poor fisherman's daughter, Chiyo, who is sold to a geisha house where she trains to become a geisha under the name Sayuri. The story chronicles her rise from a lowly position to becoming one of Kyoto's most sought-after and famous geishas, amidst the backdrop of love, rivalry, and political turmoil.

Cast

Zhang Ziyi as Sayuri (Chiyo, the protagonist)

Ken Watanabe as The Chairman

Gong Li as Hatake (the antagonist)

Michelle Yeoh as Mameha (Sayuri's mentor)

Koji Yakusho as Mr. Tanaka

Yuya Ozeki as Nobu

Samantha Futerman as Pumpkin

Tsai Chin as Mother

Quinn Wang as Chiyo (young)

Production

Director: Rob Marshall

Screenwriter: Robin Swicord (based on the novel by Arthur Golden)

Producers:

Steven Spielberg

Stanley R. Jaffe

Laurie MacDonald

Production Company:

Columbia Pictures (distributed by Sony Pictures)

DreamWorks Pictures

Spyglass Entertainment

Film Studio: Columbia Pictures

Cinematography: Dion Beebe

Editor: Peter Boyle

Music: John Williams

Art Direction: Guy Hendrix Dyas

Budget and Box Office

Budget: Estimated at $85 million.

Box Office: Grossed approximately $162.2 million worldwide.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its cinematography, production design, and the performances of the cast. Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li were highlighted for their portrayals of Sayuri and Hatsumomo, respectively.

It was praised for its authentic period setting and art direction, capturing the essence of Kyoto in the 1930s-1940s.

However, some criticism was directed at the film for casting Chinese actresses (Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li) in the roles of Japanese characters, which led to discussions about the portrayal of Asian cultures in Hollywood.

Awards

Academy Awards (2006):

Best Art Direction (won)

Best Costume Design (won)

Nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.

Golden Globe Awards (2006):

Best Motion Picture – Drama (nominated)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Zhang Ziyi, nominated)

Cultural Impact

The film helped bring more international attention to the geisha culture, as well as to the art of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, kimono wearing, and performances of classical music.

However, it also faced criticism from Japanese audiences, who felt the portrayal of geisha culture was overly romanticized or inauthentic.

Differences Between Book and Film

The book's first-person narrative is told from the perspective of Sayuri (as an older woman), while the film employs a third-person perspective, leaving some inner thoughts of the character unexplored.

The film also condenses some of the book’s complex storylines and characters to fit into a two-hour format, altering certain aspects for dramatic effect.

Additional Information

Filming Locations: The film was primarily shot in California, with many of the outdoor scenes filmed in Los Angeles, as well as in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Beijing (China).

Visual Style: Rob Marshall's direction and Dion Beebe’s cinematography were praised for creating a visually stunning atmosphere that captured the historical essence of Kyoto. The lush settings and intricate costumes played a significant role in establishing the film’s aesthetic appeal.

Novel by Arthur Golden (1997)

Author: Arthur Golden

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (originally)

Genre: Historical Fiction

Setting: Kyoto, Japan, in the early 20th century

Main Theme: The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and the sacrifices of becoming a geisha in the midst of a changing Japan.

Conclusion

The adaptation of Memoirs of a Geisha from Arthur Golden’s novel to a film was an ambitious project that brought together a talented cast and production team to tell a story of love, beauty, and hardship. While the film has been both praised for its visual grandeur and critiqued for some aspects of cultural representation, it remains a significant piece of cinematic art that brought global attention to the geisha tradition.

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When Anais Bordier saw a YouTube video of Samantha Futerman, who looked exactly like her, she Facebook messaged her and discovered they were both adopted and born on the same day. They were identical twins, separated at birth, who'd found each other through happenstance and social media.

source: telegraph

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Samantha Futerman's 'From Here' Explores Anti-Asian Hate from Korean Adoptee's Lens

Samantha Futerman’s ‘From Here’ Explores Anti-Asian Hate from Korean Adoptee’s Lens

For about as long as the COVID-19 pandemic itself, Asian Americans have faced numerous cases of harassment. With the first reported cases of the virus originally hailing from China, people have been quick to scapegoat those of Asian descent. (more…)

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Twinsters (2015)

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Films in 2018 #106 Twinsters, 2015. Directed by Samantha Futerman and Ryan Miyamoto

★★★★★★★★ - -

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FILMS WATCHED IN 2018 → Twinsters (2015, Samantha Futerman & Ryan Miyamoto)

Adopted from South Korea, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs believe that they are twin sisters separated at birth.

[jordycordier]

Twinsisters Documentary

When going through the amazing documentary library on Netflix I stumbled across the title Twinsisters. I dont know why exactly my interest was triggered but I decided to go watch this film. This beautiful documentary is about Samantha and Anais, two gorgeous adopted Korean girls who were separated at birth both not knowing of the others existence.  Samantha ended up in America becoming an actress and Anais working in the fashion industry in London. In the movie you see how Anais’ friend saw Samantha on Youtube and when her group of friends found out that they had the exact same birthdate and that Sam was also adopted they had put two and two together and realised that this was no coincidence. The movie is beautifully shot and edited and you really feel what these girls are feeling. The excitement, the fear of being alone, the awkwardness and the curiosity to their start of life even though it frightens them. 

I had not expected to like this documentary this much but it opened my eyes how family is a group of people that we decide to love and aren't just blood related. Definitely a must watch movie in my opinion.

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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) Director - Rob Marshall, Cinematography - Dion Beebe "We must not expect happiness, Sayuri. It is not something we deserve. When life goes well, it is a sudden gift; it cannot last forever..."

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The topic of twins separation

When a child is put to adoption, he suffers from a first separation, a first abandonment which will have important consequences for their development and existence. But for some of them, this separation with the biological parents is coupled with a second separation : that with their twin brother or sister. 

We can mention several films that address this theme: the well-known "three identical strangers" directed by Tim Wardle in 2018, in which we follow the reunion and ethical questions of triplets separated at birth in the United States. The triplets and their family then realize that they were guinea pigs for a sociological experimentation. We can also mention the self-made documentary film Twinster directed by Samantha Futerman et Ryan Miyamoto in 2015, in which two twin sisters from Korea living on two different continents meet after one contacted the other on facebook.

The separation of twins at birth is much more common than we imagine, and is often justified by the difficulty of having two babies adopted by the same family. Some adopted people sometimes find their twin, and with them a part of their story and identity.

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Anais Bordier saw Samantha Futerman on YouTube who looked exactly like her. She texted her and discovered that they were both born and adopted on the same day. Identical twins who were separated at birth, and found each other after 25 years. [ https://ift.tt/3jdcUaT ]

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Twinsters

I was fine throughout the whole thing but now I’m sitting here crying after Anais talked about her feelings of adoption and met her foster mom. And what’s strange is I connect more with Sam’s story but Anais’ story made me think of the picture I have with my foster mom and the fact that she used to refer to her birthday as her “airplane day”. Wow. That got me.

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Twinsters (2015)

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Twinsters 2015

This was my favorite documentary of the year 2015 when it was first presented to me. The story gives a very vivid look at how the use of social media can be beneficial. One french fashion designer student’s friend comes across a person who looks exactly like his friend. The designer contacts the american actress  Samantha Futerman, The two begin to video chat and realize they are identical twins seperated at birth. Check this one out. I loved the entire film. The traveling, the music, the twins will most certainly keep your attention as well. You will fall in love with these two. I fell so hard, I almost considered writing a movie based on the true story. 

[ospreyarcher]

Twinsters

Twinsters is a documentary directed by its star, actress and Youtuber Samantha Futerman, who begins filming when she receives a mysterious message from a French girl living in London. Although the two have never met, they look eerily similar, and they are both Korean adoptees with the same birth date. Could they be twins?

Well of course they are! (Would anyone have bothered turning the footage into a documentary if the answer was no?) But because it was filmed in real time there’s still a genuine feeling of gentle suspense as you watch: the girls are nearly sure almost at once that they’re twins, but the niggling uncertainty gnaws at the edges of the frame until they get DNA confirmation - just a few hours after Samantha and her friends & family all fly over to meet Anais in person. (Wouldn’t that have been an awkward trip if the twin expert who tested their DNA Skyped in to say, “Nah, you guys are not related at all”!)

The serendipitous nature of the documentary makes it particularly fun. The story just landed in Futerman’s lap/Facebook inbox, and her previous filming experience made it possible for her to capture it from the very beginning. 

And it’s just a real feel-good movie (without being sappy). Is there anything better than long-lost relatives finding each other against all odds? Well, it helps if they’re twins separated at birth who swiftly become BFFs because they have so much in common.