Nagatoro
An afternoon spent in Nagatoro at the end of summer. That day light and time were carved into the 8mm film. Memories and details are a dream that melts into the reflected light. 8mm short film by Hajime Kawaguchi.
An afternoon spent in Nagatoro at the end of summer. That day light and time were carved into the 8mm film. Memories and details are a dream that melts into the reflected light. 8mm short film by Hajime Kawaguchi.
An afternoon spent in Nagatoro at the end of summer. That day light and time were carved into the 8mm film. Memories and details are a dream that melts into the reflected light. 8mm short film by Hajime Kawaguchi.
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