Rope

During a night of erotic bondage, Aki begins to recall the story of his grandmother’s disappearance. An “ama”, or “sea woman” of Northern Japan, her gradual descent into the ocean’s loving arms reflects Aki’s drift from the ropes and lover who bind him.

Film Content Advisory: Partial Nudity, Swearing, Generational Trauma/Grief, Sexual Situations, BDSM Situations, Implied References to Suicide

Credits
Writer: Lucas Manuel-Scheibe
Producer: Mir Lien, Callie Chen Schultz, Jordan Miles, Cate Christiansen
Executive Producer: Thomas Scheibe, Lilian Quan, Kim Walz
Director of Photography: Rose Knopper
Editor: Shay Burgman
Production Designer: Lillian Jacobs
Composer: Noam Rapoport
Sound Designer: Kevin Fann
Music: Noam Rapoport, Tamar Sagiv

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(BE)LOVED OUT LOUD

Can you hide within yourself when those you love don’t truly see you?