Kenji YAMAUCHI 山内ケンジ
A Unique Country in Asia
アジアのユニークな国
Nippon Visions ½
For Yoko (Ami CHONG), care and sex work are closely intertwined: When her husband is at work, she cares for her father-in-law in between fulfilling clients’ sexual desires – except when she gets distracted ranting about assassinated former prime minister Shinzo ABE. Director Kenji YAMAUCHI strikes the perfect balance between biting wit and empathy.
Guests:
Ami CHONG
Wed., June 3, 2026, 19:45
Mal Seh'n Kino
International premiere in presence of the actress Ami CHONG
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Sat., June 6, 2026, 20:00
naxos.Kino
International premiere in presence of the actress Ami CHONG
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Winner of the NIPPON VISIONS JURY AWARD 2026
Winner of the NIPPON VISIONS AUDIENCE AWARD 2026
Shades of Reality Comedy Erotic
About Kenji YAMAUCHI
山内ケンジ
Kenji YAMAUCHI, born in Tokyo in 1958, began filming advertisements for the production company Dentsu Creative Pictures in 1983. He has worked as an independent screenwriter for television and short films since 1992 and has additionally been involved in theater since 2004. In 2006, he founded the ensemble Shiroyagi No Kai, with which he has directed numerous plays of his own. He directed his feature film debut BEING MITSUKO in 2011. His films HER FATHER, MY LOVER (2015 / NC ‘16) and AT THE TERRACE (2016 / NC ‘17) have been screened at Nippon Connection.