Film with Bulgarian participation wins grand prix at Tokyo film festival

The film Sister Brother Manhole Cover directed by Milcho Manchevski won the top prize at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported.

The production received the Tokyo Grand Prix. The film tells the story of a brother and sister living in post-communist North Macedonia who make a living by stealing bronze busts and manhole covers, until a sudden injury forces them into contact with the criminal underworld.

Sister Brother Manhole Cover had its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The film is a co-production between North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania, Italy and the United Kingdom. Bulgaria is represented by producer Galina Toneva of Gala Film.

Edited by Ivo Ivanov

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov