“The Japanese Mirror unfolds within the serene walls of a historic Japanese guest house, a Ryokan, where a couple is due to enjoy an idyllic stay. Instead, it becomes a stage of a disturbing confrontation, where a woman navigates her husband’s demons, slowly exposing the troubling details of their marriage. The antique mirror bears witness to the unravelling conflict, further distorting the darkness brought onto Ryokan’s doorstep. The story delves into themes of abuse, deception, and the collision of cultural reverence”