Kayoko Asakura

A master storyteller and visual poet, Kayoko Asakura is a Japanese film director born in 1978 in Tokyo, Japan. She has been active in the Japanese film industry since the early 2000s, known primarily for her work in the horror and thriller genres, with her most notable films including "It's a Beautiful Day" and "Nanatsu no Kaigi." Though not yet lauded in major international film festivals, Asakura's unique style, characterized by her tense and atmospheric storytelling, has garnered her considerable acclaim in her home country. Kayoko Asakura, with her passionate dedication to her craft, continues to contribute to the cinematic scene, taking audiences on unforgettable journeys through the darker corners of the human psyche.