Candlestick
Synopsis
Set in 1999, a hacker named Nohara, recently released from the joint for manipulating stock prices, works with a foreign exchange trader named Kyoko in a plot that involves deceiving an AI watchdog known as the “guardian of the financial market” to game the forex market and make money, just as Japan enters the Reiwa period. This cyber thriller is a Japan-Taiwan co-production set in Japan, Taiwan, Iran, and Hawaii.
Team
Director
YONEKURA Gota
YONEKURA Gota is a Japanese filmmaker and former model known for his minimalist and emotionally resonant visual style. After studying film at Tama Art University, he founded the Office Sankai, producing commercials, music videos, and short films for brands like UNIQLO, Gucci, and Onitsuka Tiger. Candlestick is his feature debut.
Schedule
| Cinema | Auditorium | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung Main Public Library | 7F Ji Hui Auditorium | 2025/10/19 Sunday 14:00 |
※ Notes: ★ With filmmakers' attendance/talks ▲ Non-English language films without English subtitles
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