In an old house by a remote lake, 81-year-old Sumie lives alone, her memory slowly fading. Michi, the 27-year-old caregiver who comes to look after her, has a slight tendency to steal. Michi feels guilty for not having returned an old wristwatch she found.
Ikeda Kenta studied computer science at the University of Osaka before switching his major to film studies while attending California State University, Long Beach. After working as a production staff member on Iwai Shunji’s Vampire (2011), he went on to direct short films, including The Devil at 3 PM (2017). His debut feature, Strangers (2023), was released in Japan and screened in San Francisco and Seoul.
From Busan International Film Festival 2026, No. 31
