Patriarchal husband Naotaro takes his wife Yuko on a hunting trip. Naotaro can’t accept the fact that their daughter is gay and takes his frustrations out on Yuko. In the meantime, his hunting rifle happens to fall into Yuko's hands.

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Director: Minami IKEMOTO
Cast: Haruki TAKANO, Saki TANAKA

2023 / Japan / 30min.

 

On a hunting trip, an overbearing husband in the driver's seat takes out his frustrations on his wife. The wife is somewhat aloof and ignores him, which only adds fuel to the husband’s anger. The husband is bound by patriarchal values, and the wife has endured him for many years. The rifle, a symbol of toxic masculinity, is a key character in the film, and when the wife has it, their equilibrium changes and a new communication begins. The man’s stubborn values begin to be shaken by his wife's words. Minami Ikemoto skillfully presents a clear answer to the question of contemporary masculinity, in the form of a minimal and somewhat humorous dialogue drama. The director achieved high acclaim for his graduation project at the Osaka University of Arts. The two actors are brilliant: Haruki Takano portrays a hateful but somehow absurd and vulnerable man; Saki Tanaka shows a never-give-up spirit for dealing with differing values. Hunting Results will have its world premiere at the festival.