The Reason I Jump is based on a book written by Naoki Higashida when he was just 13. Fusing Higashida’s revelatory insights with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people, the film opens a door to a magnificent constellation of divergent ways of experiencing reality. Impactful moments in the lives of the characters are woven together with passages from Higashida’s writing, creating a sensually rich tapestry.
- Runtime82 minutes
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorJerry Rothwell
- CastEmma Budway, Joss Dear, Amrit Khurana, Benjamin McGann, Jestina Penn-Timity, Jim Fujiwara
The Reason I Jump is based on a book written by Naoki Higashida when he was just 13. Fusing Higashida’s revelatory insights with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people, the film opens a door to a magnificent constellation of divergent ways of experiencing reality. Impactful moments in the lives of the characters are woven together with passages from Higashida’s writing, creating a sensually rich tapestry.
- Runtime82 minutes
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorJerry Rothwell
- CastEmma Budway, Joss Dear, Amrit Khurana, Benjamin McGann, Jestina Penn-Timity, Jim Fujiwara