The cinematographer was , who has worked on mainstream Japanese dramas. Ishida’s use of window light and shallow depth-of-field gives SONE-162 a cinematic look rarely seen in adult video. Production notes indicate the crew shot on location at a traditional inn in Nagano Prefecture, not on a studio set, adding to the authentic atmosphere.
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