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201475 minGdocumentary

Yximalloo

201475 minGdocumentary

57 years have passed for Naofumi Yximalloo Ishimaru, an obscure cult musician who oscillates between drawing people in and pushing them away.

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Tadhg O'Sullivan,

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57 years have passed for Naofumi Yximalloo Ishimaru, an obscure cult musician who oscillates between drawing people in and pushing them away.

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Tadhg O'Sullivan

Tadhg O'Sullivandirector

Feargal Ward

Feargal Warddirector

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Naofumi Yximalloo Ishimaru, a cult musician, has spent 57 years on the outskirts of music and society. He moves frequently, attracting followers before retreating into solitude. Directed by Tadhg O'Sullivan, Yximalloo captures his unconventional lifestyle and artistic struggles. The film runs for 75 minutes and showcases moments of his life, revealing his constant search for purpose amid his fluctuating connections with others.

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