长夜 長い夜

On a summer night two years ago, Kai disappeared into the sea. His girlfriend Mari and his best friend Koichi find solace in each other’s company as they silently struggle to cope with their loss while trying to return to a life of normalcy. However, an unexpected reunion begins to unearth all the emotions they had kept buried in their hearts. This work uses its delicate imagery and serene storytelling style to portray this ethereal time of uncertainty while showing us a glimpse of the turmoil inside the hearts of those left behind. Viewers will be fascinated by the outstanding script and composition of the movie that shines through the precise acting and deeply expressive lines of the young talents. The audience will be left wondering: Will the night’s darkness ever lift?

The movie’s director Yui Kusakari is a student in the Department of Cinema at Nihon University College of Art. This movie, which will have its world premiere at SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL, is his first feature film direction. It is a passion project that casts a gentle light on the isolation of today’s youth while also conveying their hopes for the future.