Sitting down with Chikai, it became clear that he's driven by an ambition that longs to tell stories of the human condition. He has a deep desire to share his inner-most thoughts through the lens of cinema. His lived experiences inform his art and he's found a voice and an audience in a slice of the world that accepts him for who he is. His stories are powerful, his heart is pure, and he has a unique way of holding up a mirror to society in a manor that gives people space for reflection.