You Cannot Be Serious!

Name: You Cannot Be Serious! | Short Films – Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 Screening in Autumn - SSFF & ASIA 2026 Autumn
Director: Satsuki Okawa

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After returning from NY, single ad executive Natsumi discovers she’s unexpectedly pregnant! She chooses motherhood despite career fears, but her life turns upside down after confessing the father is American. Navigating her mother's bizarre and overwhelming support, Natsumi desperately tries to survive until delivery day...

Director: Satsuki Okawa
Time: 0:24:18
Country: Japan
Genre: Comedy
Year: 2025
Cast: Yuina KUROSHIMA, Atsuko ASANO, Misa SHIMIZU, Ryotaro SAKAGUCHI, Yo AOI

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Satsuki Okawa

Satsuki Okawa is an internationally acclaimed, Tokyo-based writer-director with an MFA from Columbia University. Known for her Criterion Channel-featured TIDY UP and the feature film Little Kyoto Neon Hood, she recently directed the short YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!, produced by Japan’s legendary TOHO.

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Natsumi, a realistic young woman facing life’s choices, and her powerful, bold mother Tokiko share many funny and playful exchanges that audiences will enjoy. Natsumi is played by the talented Yuina Kuroshima, known for her unique presence. She teams up with renowned actress Atsuko Asano, creating an unforgettable performance.