Donate to 13 Hours Ahead - a multiscreen video installation

ABOUT 13 HOURS AHEAD-

13 Hours Ahead is a multi-screen video installation that explores the emotional and physical distance between an immigrant woman in the US and her mother in Japan. Through an observational approach, the installation explores themes of duty, sacrifice, cultural identity and familial longing. Overlapping visuals and immersive soundscapes parallels their lives across different locations and time zones. Subtle moments of daily life unfold to reveal the quiet weight of guilt and love that arise from choosing one's own path while feeling an unfulfilled responsibility to care for one's family. "13 Hours Ahead offers a poignant, sensorial reflection on modern immigration and cross-national caregiving.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER-

Sarasa Kikuchi is a filmmaker originally from Tokyo, Japan, now based in Boston. She has worked on numerous independent film productions, showcasing her skills as a director, cinematographer, and producer. With a background in cultural anthropology, Sarasa brings a unique perspective to her work, exploring human behavior and cultural dynamics in her films. Merging documentary sensibilities with narrative storytelling, Sarasa crafts films that are both intellectually grounded and emotionally resonant. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Film and Media Art at Emerson College.

Thank you to everyone who has already helped in the creation of this meaningful project!