Bio: 

Asako Ujita is an artist and filmmaker, fascinated by the conjunction of film and theatre. The notion of the body in the contemporary world is fundamental in Asako’s filmmaking — exploring the possibility of despair, voicelessness, and madness.

Synopsis: 

MARA

The story centres around Annie, a 30 year-old carer in a retirement home. Peculiar events begin to unfold past midnight, as the recently deceased Mara leaves behind a mystery in the shape of her relics. These events continue when Annie meets a group of strangers at a Chinese diner, and one woman in particular.