Yui KUSAKARI 草刈悠生
LONG NIGHT
長い夜
Nippon Visions ½
Two years ago, Kai vanished into the sea. Mari and Koichi still struggle with the agonizing uncertainty. They find comfort in each other, but an unexpected turn opens old wounds. With a sensitive screenplay and masterful cinematography, Yui KUSAKARI demonstrates an outstanding feel for atmosphere and characters in his feature film debut LONG NIGHT.
Guests:
Yui KUSAKARI
Fri., June 5, 2026, 17:30
Mal Seh'n Kino
International premiere in presence of the director Yui KUSAKARI
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Sat., June 6, 2026, 22:15
naxos.Kino
International premiere in presence of the director Yui KUSAKARI
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Drama Romance Shades of Reality
長い夜
Nagai yoru
Japan 2025
115 minutes
World sales
Yui KUSAKARI
Cast
Koichi HARADA, Itsuki KASAHARA, Kaho MAYUZUMI, Sayaka WADA, Kenta GOTO
About Yui KUSAKARI
草刈悠生
Yui KUSAKARI was born in Tokyo in 2003 and studied film at Nihon University College of Art. He is part of the artist and musician collective Todaimori. In 2025, his feature film debut LONG NIGHT (2025 / NC ‘26) won the Skip City Award at the SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL.