Daughters of Monster Magnet

Lili is a psychonaut, a traveler who traverses alternate dimensions, changing her consciousness. At 13, Lili Mukaijima lives in solitude, crafting a dollhouse and daydreaming about alien abductions. A year ago, she lost her mother to self-immolation, and her dog ran away shortly after. Burning dolls’ clothing becomes a ritual for Lili to confront her trauma, while a dog-like monster in her daydreams frightens and comforts her.

On her 14th birthday, consumed by despair, Lili considers self-immolation. Instead, her imagination soars to new heights. She encounters “Teacher” in a UFO, gains an understanding of her mother’s death, and transforms her trauma into a new beginning.

Directed by Kosaku Horikawi

Director’s Bio: Kosaku Horiwaki, originally from Japan and now based in the United States, is a multifaceted filmmaker, writer, director, and producer dedicated to promoting cultural diversity within the entertainment industry. He holds a BFA in Film and Television from New York University. He has experience working as a Unit Production Manager for Japanese television and as an editor for Blu-ray bonus featurettes of Yakuza films. Recently, he earned an MFA in Film Directing from Brooklyn College’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. His thesis film, “Daughters of Monster Magnet,” showcases his distinctive visual storytelling, influenced by the vast array of world cinema he has cherished over the years.

Preceded By

Luke and the Flower of the Sun

Directed by Tomoyasu Morata

A story depicting the bond between childhood friends Luka, a musician, and Rosa, a girl with the power of the sun, set in a village beset by icy cold temperatures caused by immovable clouds.