Nisei Yakuza
Nisei Yakuza
Television (One-hour)
· Drama · 62 pages
Torn between two worlds in 1985 Los Angeles, a half-Japanese Yakuza battles the shadows of his secret past. Bound by the need to provide for his grandmother, he navigates a complex web of family ties, duty, and a legacy that he can't escape. It's Fargo with Asians, in the 80s.
Written by
Takaya Lloyd
1 Accolade
Accolade Highlights
Finalist,
WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab 2025
1 Writer
Los Angeles, California
Takaya Lloyd is an Okinawan and Egyptian writer/director and actor characterized by thoughtful narratives and unique imagery. His short film Egress was awarded by the Russo brothers in their No Sleep 'Til Film festival and his web pilot Hapa found a strong audience in the AAPI community, partnering with companies like Teradek, Blackmagic, and SmallH...
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