Naoya KUSABA 草場尚也

Yukiko a.k.a.

雪子 a.k.a.

Nippon Visions   ½ 

Elementary teacher Yukiko is unpopular with her students. To overcome her fear of confrontation, she signs up for a rap battle. With an atmospheric lo-fi hip-hop soundtrack, Naoya KUSABA’s film touches on the difficulties of finding oneself in a strict system. Lead actress Rio YAMASHITA impresses with a nuanced interpretation of a young woman who defies conventions.


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Shu IWAMURA

Sat., May 31, 2025, 19:30

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NAXOS Cinema

German premiere in presence of the producer Shu IWAMURA

Original with English subtitles

NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)

Drama Music Obsessions

雪子 a.k.a.
Yukiko a.k.a.

Japan 2024

98 minutes

Director
Naoya KUSABA

Script
Ayako SUZUKI

Cinematography
Shintaro TERAMOTO

Music
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About Naoya KUSABA
草場尚也

Naoya KUSABA was born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1991. After graduating from Oita University, he studied screenwriting at the Film School of Tokyo. Afterwards, he worked as an assistant director for TV productions and serial dramas. His directorial debut came with his independent film SUPER MIKIN CORINISTA (2019), which won multiple awards at the PIA Film Festival. YUKIKO A.K.A. (2024 / NC ‘25) is his second feature film.