Surrealism is at its most extreme in this drama about an ageing writer who strikes up a relationship with his shape-shifting goldfish. Something that’s akin to Ruby Sparks, but with mu... Read more
Based off a popular short manga series, A Farewell To Jinu (money, that is) is billed as a ‘slice of life’ comedy that starts off strongly but slowly begins to lose interest whil... Read more
Hibi Rock: Puke Afro and the Pop Star comes from the award wining manga series of the same name. How true it is as an adaptation with no prior knowledge is hard to know, but after an enjoya... Read more
Love is anything but simple in this hard to watch, controversial drama based around forbidden love. In 1993, the Japanese tsumani strikes Okushiri leaving 10 year old Hana without a family.... Read more
The complicated issues of adulthood are on show here in this warm comedy drama from the POV of a teenage girl in Au Revoir L’Ete. This thoughtful film is seen through the eyes of 18 ye... Read more
As we continue to storm on and transition from the NYAFF to Japan Cuts, there are still a few titles which are co-presented by both festivals, one of which is Sion Sono’s crazy love letter t... Read more
Making its International premiere, and co-presented by both the NYAFF and Japan Cuts 2011, is Yu Irie’s latest film, Ringing in their Ears. The film stars Fumi Nikaido, Kurumi Morishita, an... Read more
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