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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雪子 a.k.a.
Yukiko a.k.a.
Japan 2024
98 minutes
World sales
VAP
Cast
Rio YAMASHITA, Hina HIGUCHI, Fusako URABE, Daichi WATANABE, Ryo ISHIBASHI
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.