Kikumana (2001) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2001 · 6 mins · Japanese

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Starring

Yasuhiro Yoshiura, Rie Tsutsumi

An animated short follows Kikumana, a girl performing as if on a stage, whose role is thwarted by adverse circumstances while she searches for her identity. The film seeks to immerse viewers in an uncanny, atmospheric mood, blending painterly visuals with a documentary feel, and interspersing surreal, unreal events.