ROPE

2024
New York
12m 42s


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.


Premiering in 2025

Rope won the 2024 Director’s Guild of America (DGA) Student Jury Prize Award, one of only 4 chosen in its category nationwide.