Rope (2025) — film poster, directed by Lucas Manuel-Scheibe

Rope

2025
12 min United States of America Short
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

During a night of erotic bondage, Aki begins to recall the story of his grandmother’s disappearance. An “ama,” or “sea woman,” of Japan, she gradually descends into the ocean’s loving arms, reflecting Aki’s drift from the ropes and lover who bind him.

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