Aspects of the film were based on real experiences that Sakino and writer Mizushima faced as Asians in America .
Besides a comedy enjoyable without thinking about heavy themes , director Sakino wanted to offer audiences subject matter with which broad audiences could identify if they looked closer .
Aspects of the film were based on real experiences that director and writer Mizushima faced as Asians in America .
Besides a comedy enjoyable without thinking about heavy themes , director Sakino wanted to offer audiences subject matter with which broad audiences could identify if they looked closer .