2023 Nominees

Sparklers

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JAPAN

- Short Form Fiction Series

This work frankly depicts a source of discomfort felt by actor Yudai Chiba in his daily life. Can friendship exist between men and women? Why can't people live isolated and alone? Chiba is director, writer, and lead actor, and his conversation drama with popular young actress Sairi Ito surpasses the limits of fiction and approaches documentary status. Film director Shuichi Okita plays Chiba's future self, and his first acting appearance has drawn attention.