Between: Living in the Hyphen (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2005, Between: Living in the Hyphen is a documentary film directed by Anne Marie Nakagawa, running about 44 minutes.

What it’s about. Anne Marie Nakagawa's documentary examines what it means to have a background of mixed ancestries that cannot be easily categorized. By focusing on 7 Canadians who have one parent from a European background and one of a visible minority, she attempts to get at the root of what it means to be multi-ethnic in a world that wants each person to fit into a single category.

Who’s in it. Between: Living in the Hyphen stars Fred Wah as Self, Shannon Waters as Self, Suzette Mayr as Self and Tinu Sinha as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Between: Living in the Hyphen has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Between: Living in the Hyphen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Between: Living in the Hyphen tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Between: Living in the Hyphen (2005)?
In US, Between: Living in the Hyphen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Between: Living in the Hyphen worth watching?
Between: Living in the Hyphen holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Between: Living in the Hyphen?
Between: Living in the Hyphen stars Fred Wah, Shannon Waters, Suzette Mayr, Tinu Sinha and Tina Thomison.
When was Between: Living in the Hyphen released?
Between: Living in the Hyphen was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.