He's "Made in America." She's "Made in Japan." But their parents think they are "Made for Each Other."

Two families, one from Japan and one from a small town in West Virginia, own businesses next to each other. Mr. Hayashi, a former samurai movie actor, has a hard time introducing Japanese culture through his video business. Greg and Julie Marshall run a Christian bookstore, but are having a hard time in a depressed economy.

Miki, the Hayashi’s shy but sincere daughter, is trying to help her immigrant parents’ business. Ian Marshall, charismatic and outgoing, has been waiting for God to show him his intended spouse.

Although from completely different cultures, the families wrestle with the same life challenges, especially helping their children choose suitable mates.

As cultures collide, comedy ensues. Will old habits intervene?

Or will love find a way through an unexpected source?

Devin McDonald as Ian Marshall	Sayaka Stephens as Miki Hayashi	Kazuo Tsubata as Daisuke Hayashi	Bob Charnley as Greg Marshall	Joan Crooks as Julie Marshall
Satomi Pirrone as Natsuki Hayashi	Masako Foltz as Betty Jenkins	Isaac Synder as Kevin Marshall	Miwa Yokoyama as Teruko Hayahsi
Supporting Cast - Brandon - Gary Bernard DiNardo Josh – Daniel Thorp Lauren – Jin Soon Stephens Teruko Hayashi – Miwa Yokoyama Gina – Bethany Butler Leon – Antwon Temoney George McGuire, Mayor – Lou Ramos Helen Morgan, Councilmember– Katherine Ryan Bartender (Pizza Place) – Andy Collandrea Vandals -  Hashim Muhammad, Kentoku Aoyama, Ilseuk Masuda Police Officers – Daniel Thorp, William Martinez Kids – Richard Austin Haiderer, Shalyathan Berry Jacinta Eaglefeather – Juanita Salazar Bob Eaglefeather  – Gregory Davis Attorney Frank Nelson – Arthur Herstein Judge – Floyd “Kin” Sayre Timid Citizen – Shelley Nichols Mr. Suzuki – John Liu Minister - Bob Foltz Store Owner - David Wilt

The Dove Foundation
Here is a fantastic movie which focuses on honor and respect. How many of those do you see these days? This is viewing time well spent.

Daisuke Hayashi is a former film actor who made Samurai movies and moved his family to America from Japan due to the persecution they encountered for their Christian faith. Daisuke's daughter, Miki, arrives in America from Japan to help her family with their struggles in running a video store. Miki's path crosses that of Ian Marshall, who knows something about honor as he is helping his parents by placing their business online.

It soon becomes apparent that the Marshall family was meant to cross paths with the Hayashi family. When Miki is faced with deportation, Ian makes a decision which can change everyone's life. Yet the film features humor too, such as when Daisuke says some Americans believe all Japanese films are either cartoons or Godzilla movies! In another funny scene a Japanese man refers to a computer "Greek" instead of "geek"! The coming together of two cultures presents plenty of opportunities for laughter.

This is a wonderful movie and we highly recommend it and we are pleased to award the film our Dove "Family-Approved" Seal.

Reviewer: Edwin L. Carpenter

The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, DVDs, made for TV movies and specials, books and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values.

We so enjoyed the full disc of Ai Means Love. The spiritual messages -- the parallels in the two cultures finding ultimate understanding and love-- the obvious joy had by all: the writer, the director, the producers and crew, the actors and the locals who supported. We are seeing the Japanese cast as old friends having enjoyed the earlier productions. Kazuo especially captured his role of stern father and keeper of the traditional culture while whisking it all with sly wit. We became comfortable with everyone in the cast. Such a range from the leads to a gentle black minister to clueless buddies who finally got with it.

The production was superb -- skillful script -- expert change of locations -- finely tuned camera angles and close-ups -- and once again outstanding sound track. All smooth and professional. The Behind the Scenes piece in "Specials" became a story in itself. It is gratifying to be reassured that cities like Martinsburg, WV, are alive and well! Very interesting to see how the locals melded into the film with roles, locations and daily support. The Heart of The Samurai gave yet another interesting insight to Japanese tradition. And the black and white and subtitles work well.

We wish you continued success with travels to festivals and showings. Much of the world seems trapped in conflict and anger. A strong dose of Ai could do wonders -- and probably already has.

- Larry and Rosemarie Presby

“This was a beautiful movie, it showed what love really is through Christian faith, along with the culture and traditions of the Japanese. Plus it was full of funny moments! Would recommend seeing this to anyone!”

-Bryan Churchey

“Such an enjoyable family movie. I laughed, cried—thoroughly loved it—
a great Christian movie for family time together.”

-Sukey Rankin