The Little Star

A bloodied man in a panda costume sits on a train with a machine gun. Staring into the distance, fragments of memory flash through his mind—unclear whether they are real or imagined. Within him, sorrow, regret, anger, and a desire for atonement intertwine, tied to a profound loss that continues to haunt him.

Part of [ MIRRORLIAR FILMS Vol. 2 ], available worldwide outside of Japan  

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Kazuaki Kiriya 紀里谷和明

Kazuaki Kiriya is a Japanese filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist born in Kumamoto. He first gained wide recognition for his striking visual work in photography, album design, and music videos before making his feature directorial debut with Casshern (2004). He later directed Goemon (2009), Last Knights (2015), and From the End of the World (2023). Known for his bold visual imagination and distinctive world-building, Kiriya has established a singular presence in contemporary Japanese cinema.