Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy (2021) -

: Focuses on power dynamics, the vulnerability of verbal intimacy, and the permanent consequences of accidental digital errors. Part 3: Once Again

Written and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021) is a Japanese anthology film that won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film is structured as a triptych of three independent stories—"Magic (or Something Less Assuring)," "Door Wide Open," and "Once Again"—each exploring themes of chance, memory, and missed connections . Part 1: Magic (or Something Less Assuring) Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021)

: A young model named Meiko realizes that the "magical" new man her friend Tsugumi has met is actually Meiko's own former lover. : Focuses on power dynamics, the vulnerability of

: Seeking revenge for a slight, a college student named Sasaki convinces his "friend with benefits," Nao, to attempt to seduce Professor Segawa. Nao visits the professor's office under the guise of discussing his award-winning novel. Part 1: Magic (or Something Less Assuring) :

: Explores the tension between jealousy and the desire to see a friend happy, and the way past relationships haunt new beginnings. Part 2: Door Wide Open