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A man desperately searches for a way to stop an imminent catastrophe. As he follows a trail through tunnels, trains and empty urban spaces, he uncovers a message that reveals an unsettling truth: the source of the threat may be himself. A short film about repetition, responsibility, and the lives we unknowingly create.

  • Minoru Kaburagi
    Director
  • Minoru Kaburagi
    Writer
  • Minoru Kaburagi
    Producer
  • Ken
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon EOS C50 Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Minoru Kaburagi

Minoru Kaburagi is a Japanese photographer and filmmaker based in Tokyo.

After working as a hairstylist in his early career, he moved to New York, where he spent ten years working as an advertising photographer. Since returning to Japan, he has photographed campaigns for international fashion and commercial brands while developing a personal filmmaking practice.

His recent films explore themes of time, memory, family, and human presence. Through quiet observation and minimal narratives, he seeks to capture moments that often pass unnoticed in everyday life.

His works have been selected and awarded at international film festivals, including Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival and Berlin Indie Film Festival.

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