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My Brother Yukinori’s Diary

Ani, Yukinori no nikkiyori

Sato Fumiro | Japan | 2008 | 20' | | IFFR 2010

Yukinori decides to end his life and jumps off the rocks to his death. His brother is left behind with many unanswered questions. In an attempt to find answers, he follows the trail back with a Super-8 camera and his brother’s diary.

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Film details

Country of production
Japan
Year
2008
Festival edition
IFFR 2010
Length
20"
Medium/Format
DV cam NTSC

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