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Kenta Ikeda

Kenta Ikeda grew up watching films thanks to his father, an avid fan of classical movies by such masters as John Ford, Hitchcock, Bergman, Ozu, and more. Despite initially pursuing a more typical career path in computer science from Osaka University, he instead chose to follow his passion for cinema and left for the United States to study filmmaking at Cal State Long Beach, further immersing himse…

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STRANGERSSTRANGERS · 2024
STRANGERS
2024
MovieThrillerMystery
A disillusioned office worker finds freedom and a new sense of self after assuming her missing colleague's identity on a dating app, only to find it comes at the cost of much more.
The Things That Vanish
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The Things That Vanish · 2026
The Things That Vanish
2026
MovieDrama
In an old house by a remote lake, 81-year-old Sumie lives alone, her memory slowly fading. Michi, the 27-year-old caregiver who comes to look after her, has a slight tendency to steal. Michi feels guilty for not having returned an old wristwatch she found.
MakhalissMakhaliss · 2019
Makhaliss
2019
MovieDramaFantasy
A cold-hearted reaper, Makhaliss, meets a dying teenage girl who suffers from the guilt of leaving her mother behind.
The Devil at 3 PMThe Devil at 3 PM · 2018
The Devil at 3 PM
2018
MovieHorrorDrama
One summer day, temp worker Naoko takes the afternoon off to visit her mother. On the way, she learns her younger brother was in a traffic accident and urgently needs money. Arriving at a park, Naoko notices an envelope filled with cash lying next to a man resting on a bench...

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