Lost in Reminiscence (2024)

Other name: 朝の火 ; Asa no Hi

Synopsis: “In a waste treatment facility, a fierce fire rages in the incinerator behind a circular window. A government official announces the change of era over the radio. The protagonist, who remains nameless, works with a coworker who sorts through mountains of garbage. The boss is abusive towards the subordinates, and a bus driver is unsure of where to go. Meanwhile, a woman grieves the loss of her mother. Each person is trapped in their own madness, unable to ask for or receive help. This drama, released on July 14, 2024 at the Festival, follows the intertwined lives of these characters for a duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes.”