Milcho Manchevski’s comic allegory “Sister Brother Manhole Cover” wins the top prize at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. Multiple outlets report it takes the Tokyo Grand Prix/The Governor of Tokyo Award, with a cash reward of JPY3 million (about $19,000). The film is described as following two siblings in Skopje who strip scrap metal from the streets.
The award is presented by a jury led by Rolf de Heer, according to one report. Other coverage emphasizes the competition context, saying the film is selected from 15 entries in the festival’s main competition section. Across sources, the core details—title, director, festival, top award, and prize amount—remain consistent, with variation mainly in how much background is included.
Coverage focuses primarily on the win itself, offering limited additional detail beyond the film’s premise, the award framing, and the competition placement.
