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Durian Sukegawa
Durian Sukegawa is a Japanese writer and musician best known for his novel Sweet Bean Paste. He often writes about people on the margins of society and the quiet ways they find meaning through food and friendship
Die Katzen von Shinjuku
In the bustling Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Yama, a struggling TV writer, crosses paths with Yume, a quiet waitress. Both are outsiders, grappling with their place in the world, until they find a shared connection at Karinka, a bar that welcomes strays—both human and feline. As they bond over caring for the street cats, their friendship deepens, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Yume's past soon resurfaces, threatening their fragile new beginning in this bittersweet story of two people trying to save each other.