Ritual

A disillusioned filmmaker, played by Shunji Iwai, forms a connection with a young woman, played by Ayako Fujitani, who repeats "Tomorrow is my birthday" daily, through his video camera over 33 days as they navigate their emotional funk and start a bizarre friendship. The film explores themes of mental illness and suicidal ideation, showcasing the director's struggle to create a "real film" amidst the woman's fantasy world.