Array Releasing Picks Up Takeshi Fukunaga’s Ainu Mosir For Nov. 17 Release

ARRAY Releasing announces the acquisition of AINU MOSIR, the award-winning feature film directed and written by Takeshi Fukunaga (“Out Of My Hand”). Recognized with a special jury mention at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, AINU MOSIR is Fukunaga’s second feature film. His first film, OUT OF MY HAND, was also distributed through ARRAY Releasing in 2015, and nominated for the John Cassavetes Independent Spirit Award. The announcement was made by ARRAY founder Ava DuVernay. 

ARRAY Releasing will debut AINU MOSIR on Netflix on Tuesday, November 17, as well as in select cities theatrically throughout the month. 

Set in northern Japan’s Hokkaido community, 14-year-old indigenous Ainu teen Kanto (Kanto Shimokura) searches for a spiritual connection with his recently deceased father with the help of a family friend. Torn between maintaining the tradition of his ancestors and lured by the mysteries of adulthood, Kanto is on a journey to find his sense of self.

“We are thrilled to reunite with Takeshi Fukunaga and his beautifully crafted second film, AINU MOSIR,” said ARRAY President Tilane Jones. “The story provides a unique cultural perspective as a backdrop to the struggle betweentradition and modernity, seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old indigenous teen. We’re excited to present Fukunaga’s latest work for audiences to enjoy and to welcome him back to ARRAY Releasing.”

The acquisition was negotiated by Gordon Bobb of Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein and Lezcano on behalf of ARRAY and by Fukunaga and producer Eric Nyari on behalf of AINU MOSIR.