Blossoms & Thorns / 2009

Documentary about the US internment of its citizens during World War II and its affect on members of the Japanese American flower growing community in Richmond, California.

A Rose Between Thorns / 2017

A feature length narrative about two young individuals who goes through different family dilemmas. A young girl by the name of Rose, is physically abused by her father, and her mother knows about the abuse but does nothing to prevent or dismiss it. Rose dances to escape her pain, but having difficulties escaping it. Rose's boyfriend Antonio, has an alcoholic mother and his older brother is in jail. He has no father, no guidance and goes down a similar path as his mother.

Pisaq, Peru w/ Thorns and Windharp / 1987

High in the Andes, the ruins at Pisaq are not as 'spectacular' as they are at Machu Picchu, but the stone work is finer.

The Path of Thorns Film /

It's a compelling and gripping story that follows the journey of Alina, a brave and determined young woman. She embarks on a life-changing adventure, traveling to Europe with hopes of finding employment at a charming old hotel. However, her dreams quickly turn into a nightmare when she becomes entangled with a dangerous gang that forges her work contract to bring her from her country which exploits her vulnerability. The film delves into themes of suspense, mystery, and the resilience of the human spirit. In a strange twist of fate, Azar, A young man of Eastern origins , and a humble cafe worker, crosses paths with Alina by a remarkable coincidence. As their lives intertwine, Azar finds himself drawn to Alina's captivating spirit. He becomes determined to save her from the clutches of the dangerous gang. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Alina possesses a strength and resilience that surprises even Azar.

Thorns of Love / 2023

After getting dumped by her boyfriend Kentaro, Tomita Momo, who works at a library, suddenly discovers the existence of her ex-boyfriend's current girlfriend Riko through his social media. She is intrigued by Riko, who is the opposite of herself in terms of fashionable sophistication. For "a certain reason," she goes to see Riko in person. Momo confronts Riko and asks, "Do you know what revenge porn is?" And "I want to get back the secret photo data of the two of us that he took... Also, haven't you been taken as well...". An ex-girlfriend and a current girlfriend. Now that these two unlikely lovers have met, their "secret complicity" is about to begin.

Among the Thorns / 2005