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A mother, father, and child are trapped in a dark box. The child coughs intermittently. The mother asks how they ended up in this situation and father replies that he has no clue. The sound of bombs exploding in the distance. What's going on?

Director: Isamu Hirabayashi
Time: 0:14:59
Country: Japan
Genre: Drama
Year: 2020

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Isamu Hirabayashi

After working as a graphic designer, he became a commercial director and started making short films while directing commercials. As of 2019, he has made 20 short films including live action dramas, animations, and experimental films. His short films have received international recognition and have been screened at the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, the Venice International Film Festival, the Locarno International Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival.2018, he made his first feature film “Shell and Joint" was completed.