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.

長い夜
Nagai yoru

Japan 2025

115 minutes

Director
Yui KUSAKARI

Script
Yui KUSAKARI

Cinematography
Kanami OMORI

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.