After the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Mariko struggled with insomnia. She found solace in moving to Sicily to stay with Rocco, where she discovered she could sleep again only when driving through the city at night, mesmerized by the urban lights. This newfound freedom allowed her to reinvigorate her days as a photographer, reinterpreting her life's signs and meanings.
The Nightless City
Mariko finds solace in Sicily with Rocco, where she discovers she can finally get a good night's sleep, albeit only when she's on the move at night.