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Sho Miyake Presents Deaf-Boxer Film, New Drama Stateside.

4/26/2026

Summary

Sho Miyake Arrives

Japanese director Sho Miyake arrived in United States with his films Small, Slow But Steady and Two Seasons, Two Strangers.
Small, Slow But Steady follows deaf boxer Keiko training for her first bout as her trainer’s health declines, a film whose title Miyake says reflects belief that efforts can spark change.
He notes scene filmed on set and says he generates ideas for Two Seasons, Two Strangers writing at desk.

Summary

Sho Miyake Wins

Sho Miyake's Two Seasons, Two Strangers won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.
Miyake shot digitally because ocean and subzero locations were too risky for film stock and to freeze motion like manga.
He cites Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. as the primary cinematic influence, noting its film-within-a-film concept that the movie mirrors.
Miyake says he does not think about AI at all.
The short film Small, Slow But Steady is now available on demand.

Summary

Miyake Embraces Community

Miyake's upcoming film places a protagonist who acts for others, signaling a shift to community-focused storytelling.
He says his work examines existential questions about why people create films, photographs and stories, linking art to the search for meaning.
He observes that his characters are moving from pursuing personal happiness to seeking others' happiness, underscoring a broader philosophical emphasis on community improvement.

History

Historical Context

In 1924 Buster Keaton released *Sherlock Jr.*, a silent comedy noted for its inventive storytelling. Over a century later, Sho Miyake’s *Two Seasons, Two Strangers* won the Golden Leopard at Locarno 2024, echoing Keaton’s self-reflexive playfulness with modern digital techniques. The link shows how early experimental narratives continue shaping festival-circuit storytelling.

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Sho Miyake Arrives

Japanese director Sho Miyake arrived in United States with his films Small, Slow But Steady and Two Seasons, Two Strangers.
Small, Slow But Steady follows deaf boxer Keiko training for her first bout as her trainer’s health declines, a film whose title Miyake says reflects belief that efforts can spark change.
He notes scene filmed on set and says he generates ideas for Two Seasons, Two Strangers writing at desk.

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