When Tsumire was young, she idolised her older brother, who was always surrounded by other girls, but her affection was met with disdain. As she grows up, the traces of his behaviour linger on. Told with understated, deadpan humour and creative animation, this slightly absurd coming-of-age tale broaches a variety of subjects – from cults and superstition to peer pressure and our self-image – with surprising sensitivity.
– Koen de Rooij
Also in this combined programme
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The Laptop Is Purring on My Lap and I Am Lonely Like a Cat
An erotic and amusing song about failure and digital loneliness. -
Soñar una serpiente
A surprising and shifting family tale about snakes, sensuality and altered libidos. -
Soudain l’été
In Soudain l’été, the filmmaker’s sentimental life becomes a perfect experimental romantic comedy. -
Film details
- Country of production
- Japan
- Year
- 2025
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2026
- Length
- 15'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
