And the Soul Shall Dance movie poster

And the Soul Shall Dance

February 28, 2026 1h 30m

Released in February 2026. And the Soul Shall Dance is a feature film. directed by Paul Stanley.

Starring Denice Kumagai, Pat Li, and Haunani Minn

Synopsis

Originally staged by the East West Players, pioneering author Wakako Yamauchi's adaptation of her award-winning play, “And the Soul Shall Dance,” for KCET’s Hollywood Television Theatre is a poetic, haunting drama that reveals the hardships Japanese Americans faced during the Great Depression. Set in California’s Imperial Valley, Yamauchi's moving work explores the lives of two farming families as they struggle to make ends meet and assimilate in a so-called land of opportunity defined by systemic racism. - Mark Quigley, UCLA Film & Television Archive

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 28, 2026 Coming soon
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • KCET

Frequently Asked Questions

What is And the Soul Shall Dance about?

Originally staged by the East West Players, pioneering author Wakako Yamauchi's adaptation of her award-winning play, “And the Soul Shall Dance,” for KCET’s Hollywood Television Theatre is a ...

Who directed And the Soul Shall Dance?

And the Soul Shall Dance was directed by Paul Stanley.

How long is And the Soul Shall Dance?

And the Soul Shall Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was And the Soul Shall Dance released?

And the Soul Shall Dance was released on February 28, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in And the Soul Shall Dance?

The main cast of And the Soul Shall Dance includes Denice Kumagai, Pat Li, Haunani Minn, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda.