Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey / Kakukaku Shikajika (2025)
Comedy | Drama
Based on an autobiographical comic by Akiko Higashimura and starring Mei Nagano in the title role, the film traces Akiko‘s path from childhood prodigy to successful manga artist.
Starring: Mei Nagano, Yô Ôizumi, Ai Mikami, Mei Hata, Jin Suzuki, Fûju Kamio
Director: Kazuaki Seki
Yoko / 658km, Yôko no tabi (2023)
Drama
Given up her dream and life long ago, Yoko has been socially isolated for years and barely leaves her tiny apartment. When she receives the news of her estranged father's death, she is forced to leave the room and ride with her cousin to return home for the first time in 20 years. However, Yoko ends up left alone in the highway rest stop… Now, without a cell phone nor enough money for public transportation, Yoko has no choice but to hitch some rides in order to make it to her father's funeral.
Starring: Rinko Kikuchi, Pistol Takehara, Asuka Kurosawa, Ai Mikami, Kenta Hamano, Sawa Nimura
Director: Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
