Uploaded October 2013 | Updated September 2026, 3 minutes ago
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Observing the differences in different cultures can truly inspire one to create a short film. When visiting a graveyard in Japan, Yoko Higuchi has created this short that tackles the definition of death and what it means to different people. As somewhat of a cultural study, it shows that death is not just a end to life but another stepping stone.
Featuring music by Toru Takemitsu, the film is extremely culture heavy and will captivate you until the end.
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Audio: "Ran Suite, Part 1" by Toru Takemitsu and "Requiem" by Geinoh Yamashirogumi
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Observing the differences in different cultures can truly inspire one to create a short film. When visiting a graveyard in Japan, Yoko Higuchi has created this short that tackles the definition of death and what it means to different people. As somewhat of a cultural study, it shows that death is not just a end to life but another stepping stone.
Featuring music by Toru Takemitsu, the film is extremely culture heavy and will captivate you until the end.
No Copyright Infringement Intended. This Is A Non-Profit Amateur Film.
Footage: N/A
Audio: "Ran Suite, Part 1" by Toru Takemitsu and "Requiem" by Geinoh Yamashirogumi

![The Shades of Death
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What is death? In this new short film, entitled The Shades of Death, a man named Terrence, portrayed by Nadeem Ali, exists in a metaphysical state as two beings, Malik and Idris, played by Shaquille Henry and Yoko Higuchi respectively, guide him through his questions about life and death. This is a rather different film from the others we created as there is no distinct setting with a very heavy neo-noir style in its visuals. For this new take, we hope to see some of the things we can do with visual effects and non-linear storytelling.
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Audio: Komm, Susser Tod by Shiro Sagisu [Slowed Down 800%] The Shades of Death](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pYDFB2EQkZA/mqdefault.jpg)


![A Reflection of Man
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6 months after the release of All Too Human [can be found here http://www.youtube.com/theresistancerises], Yoko Higuchi went back behind the camera before leaving for his month long trip to Japan to create a short film that reflects upon what it means to be human, which is the first film in the productions.
Once again featuring long time collaborator, Nadeem Ali, and shot in various locations in New York City, this is a rather dark and thought provoking short featuring much philosophical and religious subtext featuring a track by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
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Audio: Perihelion by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross and Tristan und Isolde: Prelude by Richard Wagner A Reflection of Man](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rccCX1Bby5g/mqdefault.jpg)





