Born in Tokyo on July 19, 1997, MINAKUCHI Monzo graduated from Musashino Art University. His films and music videos have screened widely and have received awards at various film festivals, including Ehime International Film Festival, Nasushiobara Film Festival, and Yamagata International Movie Festi
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