Surveillance and Secrets: A Tale from Tokyo High School

Best friends Yuta and Kou are on the brink of graduating from high school in a near-future Tokyo where the threat of a catastrophic earthquake casts a shadow over daily life. One night, they play a prank on their principal with unexpected consequences, leading to the installation of a surveillance system in the school. As the oppressive security measures take hold and the national political situation darkens, Kou grows increasingly frustrated with the world, while Yuta remains seemingly unaware. Kou finds an empathetic ear in a passionate student activist, and his political awareness begins to blossom. Believing that Yuta would never understand his newfound interests, Kou starts to distance himself from his friend. For the first time in their lifelong friendship, the two are compelled to confront differences that they had never expressed before. 

Writer-Director: Neo Sora

Producers: Albert Tholen, Aiko Masubuchi, Eric Nyari, Alex C. Lo, Anthony Chen

Cast: Hayato Kurihara, Yukito Hidaka, Yuta Hayashi, Shina Peng, ARAZI, Kilala Inori, PUSHIM, Ayumu Nakajima, Makiko Watanabe

LOS ANGELES Q&A SCREENINGS

Friday, September 19 at 8:00PM

Lumiere Theater – 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills

Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Neo Sora

Saturday, September 20 at 1:00PM

American Cinematheque Los Feliz – 1604 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles

Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Neo Sora