Milcho Manchevski’s latest feature, Sister Brother Manhole Cover, is set to open the main competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival, according to Variety. The trailer for the film was unveiled by the publication, marking the first public glimpse of the director’s new work.

Manchevski, who won the Golden Lion at Venice for his previous feature, is known for his bold storytelling and visual experimentation. Sister Brother Manhole Cover is expected to follow that tradition, offering audiences a fresh narrative that blends surreal elements with grounded character study. Variety’s trailer release has already generated buzz among festival programmers and critics alike.

Coccinelle Film Sales, headed by Francesca Breccia, is handling the international sales for the film. The company plans to begin selling the picture to buyers during the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan, giving distributors early access to the project ahead of its Tokyo premiere.

The Tokyo International Film Festival’s main competition is a key platform for emerging auteurs, and Manchevski’s inclusion signals strong confidence in the film’s potential to resonate with global audiences. With the trailer now in circulation and sales efforts underway, the film is poised to attract attention from distributors and critics as the festival season unfolds.