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Chihiro | Akemi

Chihiro | Akemi

Satoshi Natori 2026 81 min Japan

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Hotorinoiede – Satoshi Natori

Unable to forgive herself after losing her young son in a bathing accident, Chihiro retreats with her husband to a secluded lakeside house, where they are welcomed by Akemi, a silent female hunter. Chihiro loses herself in photography, but unable to eat or sleep, sinks deeper into grief, while her husband avoids confronting their shared loss.

Director

Satoshi Natori

Born in Tokyo in 1976. While at university, Satoshi Natori worked at the hip-hop club HARLEM in Shibuya and taught himself digital filmmaking. In 2002, he made his directorial debut with a music video for DEV LARGE of BUDDHA BRAND. After directing music videos for numerous artists, he began directing commercials for global brands including TOYOTA, adidas, and NIKE. In 2013, He directed a promotional video in support of Tokyo’s successful bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games. He later expanded his career across East Asia. **HOTORINOIEDE **(Chihiro | Akemi) is his first feature film.
http://www.satoshinatori.com