ROPE

2025
New York
12m 30s



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.

Rope won the Director’s Guild of America (DGA) Student Jury Prize Award, one of only 4 chosen in its category nationwide, and is shortlisted for the Colin Higgins Youth Filmmaker Grant Award (Frameline).

Rope has played at: 

- NewFest (World Premiere)
- Leeds International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
- Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
- CAAMFest
- CineYouth Film Festival (Chicago International Film Festival)
- Humboldt International Film Festival