Umi Ishihara's 'Nocturnal Animals' Have Escaped the Strip Club

SummaryUmi Ishiharas 'Nocturnal Melody' follows two Tokyo dancers, Eri and Catalina, exploring nightlife, labor, identity and belonging.Inspired by Japans wild bear reports, Ishihara uses nocturnal animals as symbols for people pushed to societys margins.The film balances discrimination and instability with joy, solidarity and community, extending into parties and live events around the exhibition.Words by Gabrielle LeungEri grins at the screen, ticking off the things she cares most abou...