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Audience Award – Japan Competition

When a childless wife is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she and her husband embark on a journey to find Tsuchinoko, a legendary Japanese snake. As the seasons pass by the loving couple cherish their precious moments with a lot of laughter.

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監督: kenji qurata

Qurata Kenji was born in Takayama, Gifu, and works as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and novelist. His works have won various accolades, including the Yamagata International Movie Festival Digital Garage Award for “Mystery of Akanecho.” Additionally, his screenplay for “Speed Girl” was selected for the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Grand Prix.

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