Melon Kuma

  • Year 2018
  • Country USA
  • Runtime 4 min
  • Director George Knowles
  • Notes Family Friendly
  • Topics

Film Synopsis

Melon Kuma is probably the most unique yet simple mascot in Japan. It’s a bear with a half melon half bear for a head, that comes from Yubari (the melon rich town on the island of Hokkaido) and a bear that was frequently found on Hokkaido.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Below Freezing

Sun, Oct 20 Sunday, Oct 20

Below Freezing

Blackrocks Brewery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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