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Uneven Steps

Uneven Steps

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Uneven Steps

2025

0h 15m

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Uneven Steps charts the Butoh body as it moves, struggles and convulses in its tussle with pain. It moves to connect, yearning to dissolve its suffering, towards a newfound catharsis.

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Directed by: Toh Jia Jun

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