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'Futari: You as Light' Launches on Prime Video

On July 2025, the short film 'Futari: You as Light' will premiere on Prime Video, as announced by the Sibling Film Production Committee, with BP&Co. Inc. acting as the organizing company. Previously exclusive to U-NEXT, this film is now set to reach a wider audience through Amazon's streaming platform, providing more viewers the opportunity to experience its touching story.

Overview

• - Title: 'Futari: You as Light'
• - Genre: Social Human Drama
• - Runtime: Approximately 40 minutes
• - Production Year: 2021
• - Awards: Winner at 14 film festivals including 3 Grand Prix titles, such as the Grand Prix at the Kobe Independent Film Festival 2021 and BEST Short+ AWARD at the Japan Film Festival Los Angeles 2022.

Official Website

Synopsis

The film 'Futari: You as Light' centers around the theme of 'siblings'—referring to individuals who have brothers or sisters with disabilities or illnesses. It depicts the challenges faced by adult siblings as they navigate life changes, such as marriage. Through the protagonist's journey of self-reflection and steps toward their authentic life, the film conveys the importance of living true to oneself. It serves as a heartwarming reminder that everyone deserves to live authentically.

Release Information

• - Streaming Starts: Mid-July 2025
• - Platform: Prime Video

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Societal Significance of the Film

'Futari: You as Light' shines a light on the often-overlooked issues faced by siblings of individuals with disabilities—commonly known as 'sibling caregivers.' Similar to the growing recognition of 'young carers,' the film aims to raise awareness and understanding of the struggles and conflicts that siblings endure.

By focusing on this critical yet frequently neglected aspect of the experience, the film encourages a greater societal inquiry into the realization of a world where everyone lives authentically.

Representative of the Sibling Film Production Committee: Hitomi Mikuma

About Hitomi Mikuma

Hitomi Mikuma, the producer and PR specialist from Aomori Prefecture, graduated from Hitotsubashi University and currently serves as the CEO of BP&Co. Inc. With personal experience as a sibling of someone with schizophrenia, she is dedicated to promoting a society where everyone can unleash their passions, overcoming barriers of ability. Her debut production, the mid-length film 'Futari: You as Light,' surpassed its crowdfunding goal by 200% and garnered attention from over 30 media outlets; she also took the stage at TEDx to further spread advocacy for these important narratives.

Mikuma expressed her heartfelt joy about the film's release on Prime Video, originally crafted from her personal experiences as a sibling. She hopes this film will dispel the common perceptions of heaviness associated with social issues, providing viewers a vicarious experience that contributes to deeper understanding of the lives of siblings.

She is delighted to share this award-winning piece with a larger audience through Prime Video and hopes it inspires viewers to appreciate the importance of living their truest lives.

Sibling Film Production Committee Overview

The Sibling Film Production Committee aims to eliminate the divide between the majority and minority, focusing on film production that highlights minority voices. By tackling the 'inaccessibility' often associated with pressing social issues, they strive to create films that resonate even with disenfranchised audiences.

Representative: Hitomi Mikuma
Organizing Company: BP&Co. Inc. (Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo)
Official Website: Sibling Movie
Twitter: Futari Movie