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It highlights his decades of marriage to a woman—a relationship marked by love but overshadowed by his hidden truth. Experts in the film discuss the implications of Japan's aging population on this often overlooked community, suggesting ways forward through policy and understanding.
"94-Year-Old Gay" serves as a crucial reminder of the human need for connection and authenticity.
Can you imagine, 90 years, to be in the closet?
In a heartwarming moment—Blank is asked whether he was interested in finding a boyfriend or companion.
Blank uses one hand to cover his face as though telling a secret and emphatically says: “Yes!”
When given the options of Marlon Brando, Ronald Reagan or Zac Efron to describe his ideal ‘type’, Blank cheekily remarks, “I don’t care!”
"I don't look at the face, I look at the heart.
But somehow, their remarkable spirits allowed them to persevere and “succeed” in America,” Gross says.
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So, I said as a compromise, I’d accept that.Our new granddaughter is half Hawaiian/Local/Hapa, so that fits.
Leimomi Marie Makanaalohamaikalani Bagorio (say that three times fast) is due in less than 2 weeks.
Through intimate interviews and archival footage, Yamamoto weaves a narrative that is both historical and deeply personal.
The documentary delves into Furuhata’s early life in post-war Japan, a time when LGBTQ issues were largely invisible in public discourse. But I want to. Because Guy’s father was Grandpa, so should Guy be and since my father(s) were grandad, so should I be.
Janessa was pretty adamant about it. I refuse to be grandad. I want to go to sleep, have somebody close to me, not for any other reason, but to be sure that someone cares.
Blank’s grandson Brandon Gross is currently finishing a film that tells the story of his grandparents' marriage.
“As Holocaust survivors who tragically lost family members, their lives have been filled with darkness.
The film also captures the pivotal moment in his late 80s when Furuhata decided to publicly come out, inspired by the gradual but growing acceptance of LGBTQ rights in Japan.
Audiences at the premiere, held at the Tokyo International Film Festival, were visibly moved. That is who I am.
Interestingly, Guy’s father was “Grandpa” to them, my father was “Grandad”
We are about to become grandparents.
So this conversation went on a bit until I asked Kama (SIL) what he called grandparents as a local Hawaiian.
He said “Tutu”. I really don't need any either physical or mental connections.
Though the kids ended up calling adults by their first names often, because well.. Or Kuku. "It’s not just a story about being gay or old, it's about being true to oneself, no matter when," one viewer noted.
The documentary also addresses the broader issues faced by LGBTQ elders in Japan, including discrimination in healthcare and housing, and the often-lonely battle for dignity in a society that has only recently begun to acknowledge their existence.
It invites viewers to reflect on the challenges that come with aging while offering a message of hope and liberation for those who believe they have missed their moment to shine.
The film is scheduled for a broader release next month, with special screenings planned across major Japanese cities to foster discussions on aging, identity, and acceptance within the LGBTQ community.
Source:MBS