A theft cover-up at an art school spirals into something far messier than anyone planned.
Akira Okuda worked as an assistant at the Visual Concept Planning Department of Kanagawa University of Arts, accomplishing his work aimlessly without passion. Sorrounded by students who continually caused problems and professors who cared only about their position in the university. One day, three students attempted to steal film equipment from the vault. Fearing the news would reach the university office, the professors ordered Akira to cover up the attempted theft. But, little did he know more was about to happen...
Direction
Sakashita captures institutional rot with deadpan precision.
Acting
Kaoru Iida's resigned aimlessness is devastatingly relatable.
Director
Yûichirô Sakashita
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Sakashita's third feature in three years, all exploring dysfunctional institutions with the same weary eye.
The 'Visual Concept Planning' department itself is a satire of Japan's increasingly bureaucratic art education, where administration consumes creation.
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