Yumiko ASANO 淺野由美子
Yuho No Border
遊歩ノーボーダー
Nippon Docs ¾
Yuho ASAKA was born in the 1950s with osteogenesis imperfecta – brittle bone disease. Growing up in less inclusive times, her childhood was far from easy. Yet she overcame prejudice and became a pioneer for disability rights. Yumiko ASANO’s directorial debut portrays a strong, outspoken woman who embraces her body and her human frailty.
Guests:
Yumiko ASANO, Tomoaki FUJINO
Sat., June 6, 2026, 17:45
naxos.Kino
International premiere in presence of the director Yumiko ASANO and the producer Tomoaki FUJINO
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Sun., June 7, 2026, 16:00
Mal Seh'n Kino
International premiere in presence of the director Yumiko ASANO and the producer Tomoaki FUJINO
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Documentary Politics Social issues
遊歩ノーボーダー
Yuho no boda
Japan 2026
82 minutes
Director
Yumiko ASANO
Cinematography
Yumiko ASANO
World sales
Tomoaki FUJINO
About Yumiko ASANO
淺野由美子
Yumiko ASANO was born in Hokkaido Prefecture in 1958 and studied at Musashino Art University. Her graphic prints and paintings have featured in numerous exhibitions. Together with filmmaker Tomoaki FUJINO, she founded the production company in Zou-Shima in Sapporo in 2013. After producing FUJINO’s documentary WHAT SHOULD WE HAVE DONE (2023 / NC ‘24), she completed her directorial debut, the documentary YUHO NO BORDER (2026 / NC ‘26).