Sake-Bomb

Sake-Bomb is a 2013 film directed by Junya Sakino, written by Jeff Mizushima, and starring Gaku Hamada and Eugene Kim as cousins who embark on a road trip in California.

After his girlfriend dumps him, Sebastian, a cynical and bitter Asian-American vlogger, meets his cousin Naoto, a Japanese tourist.

Aspects of the film were based on real experiences that Sakino and writer Mizushima faced as Asians in America.

[5] Kaori Shoji of The Japan Times rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "It has its good points, but on the other hand, Sake Bomb seems to pander a bit much to the insecurities and sense of inadequacy that are a big part of life for Japanese living in America.

"[6] Inkoo Kang of the Los Angeles Times called it "a thoughtful and moving road-trip dramedy" that is hurt by Mizushima's editing.