This film is part of Free
Chromosome Sweetheart
Beautifully crafted animation reflecting on love as it takes on different shapes and identities.
Overview
From two schoolgirls declaring their love to each other, to a woman sucking on her girlfriend's hair in bed, and to the public pain of heartbreak in a bustling cafe. Honami Yano's beautifully rendered animation is a mesmeric dream to watch.
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