Inch Forward (Shin-Dejima Festival)

Kiriko Kojima wants to make a road movie that ends by the sea. But money is tight, the lead role remains uncast, and she struggles to communicate the images in her head. Preparations stall amid misunderstandings with her cast and crew. A secret location-scouting trip leaves her with a broken-down car, while problems pile up in her personal life. Still, Kiriko keeps searching for a way to make her film. Taiwanese director Su Yu-Chun’s debut feature. This film follows Kiriko’s efforts, taking unexpected detours into the lives of those around her—even passing strangers. One person’s desire to make a film unfolds alongside many other lives. Through these shifting perspectives, Inch Forward captures the struggles of filmmaking and the humour of everyday life. Selected for the 2024 Osaka Asian Film Festival.