Beyond the Vermilion Ring

Beyond the Vermilion Ring

2026 · 17 min

A short experimental film based on footage shot in 2020 that was left unedited for years until the director finalized it as a digital release in 2026. While Mikio Yamazaki originally intended to compose the film's soundtrack himself, he eventually abandoned the idea and instead featured tracks by the popular Indonesian pop singer Happy Asmara.

Directed by Mikio Yamazaki

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