THE FISH WITH ONE SLEEVE

directed by Tsuyoshi Shoii

Japan / 34 min / 2021

Hikari (Yu Ishizuka) navigates her life in Tokyo as a trans woman. By day, she works at an ornamental fish company surrounded by supportive colleagues. By night, she found her niche at a bar managed by another trans woman. One day, she returns to her hometown on a business trip. Hikari decides to get in touch with Takashi (Hisao Kurozumi), a former classmate that she had a crush on for years.

Market:
Worldwide except for Japan

DREAM THEATER

directed by Kazuhisa Yusa

Japan / 28 min / 2016

One night in Tokyo, a man (Kozo Sato) walks into a S&M club Yumeka. He waited for 6 months to reserve a spot with Queen Yumeka (Asami), a popular dominatrix, for a night long torture session.

Market:
Worldwide except for Japan

KARAKURI

directed by Hajime Ishida

Japan / 20 min / 2011

Set in futuristic Japan, a sword fighter, Shinzaki (Soji Masaki) injures his arm while training with his girlfriend Riako (Hitomi Katayama). Riako suggests that he gets a highly advanced artificial arm using a technology called Karakuri, which can even feel sensation. After Shinzaki loses Riako to a tragic car accident, he decides to get the Karakuri arm. Once he regains his ability to fight, Shinzaki is repeatedly attacked by a mysterious woman, Ruisa (Miki Mizuno), but he cannot figure out her motives.

Market:
Worldwide except for Japan