Private Project

Nozomi

A teen living as hikikomori for two-and-a-half years is pushed to her breaking point as the world closes in and her mother tries to restore their relationship.

  • MD Neely
    Director
  • Taylor Brown
    Writer
  • MD Neely
    Producer
  • Megumi Nakazawa
    Producer
  • Yuiko Maki
    Key Cast
    "Nozomi"
  • Mia Ando
    Key Cast
    "Yuko"
    The Wind Phone
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    望
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa Mini LF
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Red Rock Film Festival - Utah
    St. George, Utah
    United States
    October 18, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Justice Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    March 9, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Damah Film Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    April 23, 2022
    Japanese Premiere
    Special Screening
Director - MD Neely