SIFF 2026: My Grandfather is a Nihonjin

As part of the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival screenings, the animated feature film "My Grandfather is a Nihonjin" is presented. Ten-year-old Noboru, a boy of Japanese descent, longs to understand his cultural identity and family roots. Searching for answers, he turns to his grandfather Hideo, who has spent years avoiding the past. When Hideo finally agrees to share his story, long-buried memories begin to surface. As Noboru delves deeper into his family’s history, he discovers the existence of an uncle he never knew, an unexpected revelation that reshapes his understanding of family, heritage, and belonging.