The film Angel Sign is an adaptation of five SILENT MANGA AUDITION (SMA) winners. An anthology film of interconnected stories based on five SMA award works from Asia, South America, and Europe which is one of the largest international manga competitions in the world.
Every story is filmed in Asia is directed by their own country. The prologue and epilogue are written, storyboarded, and directed by Tsukasa Hojo who is a legendary manga. The most unique quality of this film is the soundtrack. This “silent movie”, the emotional voice of the film is in its imagery and music, making Angel Sign a truly international project that crosses language and culture. #AngelSign
Back Home Synopsis: A father called to war makes a promise to his daughter to return to her. With the war at an end, he realizes it’s a promise he can’t keep… that is until a miraculous blue butterfly appears.
Based on: Back Home by Vu Dinh Lan
Location: Indonesia
Director: Kamila Andini
Cast: Teuku Rifnu Wikana, Mikako Yoshida
Studio Music Director & Score Composed: Ricky Lionardi