He described Forgiveness as "subtle and sophisticated", saying director Stafford Arima "and his excellent cast keep us focused on arriving at the most moving of conclusions."

#SFForgiveness

Forgiveness. Now playing. “Critic’s pick.” “Another must-see.” “Quietly profound.” A Japanese-Canadian woman stands in profile in front of other characters. The others are washed in blue light.

We saw #SFForgiveness @stratfest.bsky.social: a moving, important work of theatre about the Japanese-Canadian internment in WWII, based off Sakamoto’s memoir FORGIVENESS.

Director @staffordarima.bsky.social also helmed @georgetakei.bsky.social’s ALLEGIANCE.

Phenomenal, moving performances.

FORGIVENESS by Mark Sakamoto; adapted for the stage by Hiro Kanagawa.
Stratford Festival 2025
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The Tom Patterson Theatre, at the Stratford Festival in Canada, where the play “Forgiveness” begins rehearsals in 2025. #stratfordfestival #sfforgiveness #stratfest