Aika Higashimori

Aika Higashimori

Directing

Biography

Born 1997, Okinawa. There were no cinemas or rental video shops on her home island of Yonaguni, so she started watching films on rental DVDs when she was in high school on Ishigaki Island, where she went to school. Studied film from various perspectives at Kyoto University of Arts, and currently works for an acting agency.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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The Bride Who Rides A Sleigh movie poster

The Bride Who Rides A Sleigh

1950s, northern Japan. Amidst the tranquil snowscape unfolds a captivating wedding tradition: A bride is escorted on a horse-drawn sleigh to her destined home. Kazuko defies the arranged marriage, embracing love with Yutaka. Their story reflects the evolving landscape of post-war Japan's traditions, society, and family bonds.

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The Bride Who Rides A Sleigh

Production

Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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Director of Photography

Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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Bachiranun movie poster

Bachiranun

On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.

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Gallery

Aika Higashimori portrait