GP Unfounded – Hiroaki Yanagi, Japan, 2023, 99’9”

Synopsis: The coffee shop “Sonouchi Cafe” in downtown Kyoto is a place of relaxation for children and local regular customers. One day, a young woman (Marin Azuma), who calls herself Saya Obayashi, starts working there as a part-time employee. Saya, who has just graduated from high school and has no work experience, works hard every day in a clumsy but unusually meticulous manner, and her appearance attracts the attention of not only the master, Takashi Hoshi (Yoshimasa Kondo), but also the regular customers.

Director: Hiroaki Yanagi

Writer: Ryuichi Matsushita

Producer: Tsutomu Adachi

Key Cast: Yoshimasa Kondo, Takehiro Murata, Marin Azuma