Yoroboshi / Lost in the darkness

The Story unfolds between a wealthy father and his abandoned son, inspired by the Japanese Noh play Yoroboshi.
The son is now a blind beggar who is called by the people YOROBOSHI.

  • Ryosuke Handa
    Director
  • Ryosuke Handa
    Writer
  • Yoshiko Kanazawa
    Producer
  • Rei Stott
    Key Cast
    "Yoroboshi(shuntokumaru)"
  • Hidetake Yamakawa
    Key Cast
    "Michitoshi"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Yoshiko Kanazawa
Distribution Information
  • Yoshiko Kanazawa(Motif)
    Sales Agent
    Country: Japan
Director Biography - Ryosuke Handa

Born in Kyoto. As an author he has written many books on art, photography, and novels , picture books, essays. In 2012 he directed a short film "Alicematonika"(15min.).
In 2022 he directed a feature film "Forest Island "(48min.) which won many best feature awards and best director awards in the international film festivals. In 2023 he directed a new feature film "Passacaglia"(64min.) .

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Director Statement

I wish to make films both meditative and hypnotic.