Pisko the Crab Child is in Love

Director: Makoto Nagahisa
Screenwriters: Makoto Nagahisa

Institute History

  • 2024 Sundance Film Festival

Description

Winner of Special Jury Prize for Directing

Pisko’s father is a crab while her mother is human. Pisko falls in love with her teacher but is heartbroken when he leaves her because she is half-crab. Pisko finally finds love and companionship with her friend Kubokayo.

Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 25–28) and credentialed press and industry (January 24–28).



Screenings include open captions.

Screening Details

Sundance Film Festival Awards

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