World Premiere
13+
A Vietnamese Friend in Sapporo
Ikoku no shinyuu
15 minutes | 2026 | Indonesia, Japan | Drama, Comedy | Indonesian, Japanese
SYNOPSIS
While discussing their cultures and shared frustrations in Japanese, a Vietnamese and an Indonesian form an unlikely connection as both struggle to define their purpose in a world that offers neither of them clarity.
SCHEDULE
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 | 18:15 | EMPIRE XXI | PREMIERE
CREDIT
| Production Company | Cinemora Pictures |
| Producer | Rizaldy Bagas |
| Director | Roufy Nasution |
| Scriptwriter | Nguyễn Thị Trúc Linh, Roufy Nasution |
| Cinematographer | Roufy Nasution |
| Production Designer | Roufy Nasution |
| Editor | Roufy Nasution |
| Main Cast | Nguyễn Thị Trúc Linh, Roufy Nasution |
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| Notable Achievement | – |
| Contact | roufynasution@gmail.com |
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Roufy Nasution
Roufy is an Indonesian filmmaker based in Sapporo. Before moving to Japan, he produced several short films and one feature film, which screened at various film festivals. In 2026, Roufy made his first film in Japan, marking the start of future works inspired by his everyday life as a foreigner in Japan.
