JF Theatre (Film screenings) in December 2016: Father

 

JF Theatre 2016
 
December : Father

Wait and See
Friday, December 2, 2016
Wait and See [Ah… HaRu] Directed By Somai shinji
1998
100 mins.

The story begins with the appearance of Hiroshi’s father, Sasaichi , who was long believed to have died years ago. Sasaichi brings nothing but trouble to the well-ordered suburban life of Hiroshi and his family. When Sasaichi is hospitalized with terminal liver disease, the entire family mournes their loss, comforted somewhat by the rich memories that will live with them forever.


My stiff neck Daddy me
My stiff neck Daddy me
Friday, December 9, 2016
My stiff neck Daddy me [Boku no oyaji to Boku] Directed by Toshi Nakahara
1983
87 mins.

Tatsuo and his father look for a treasure which they believe is hidden under their house, but they fail to find it. Then one day when Tatsuo’s mother asks him to go and get something from under the house, he comes across the treasure urn.


Nita BoH Tsugaru Shamisen
Friday, December 16, 2016
Nita BoH Tsugaru Shamisen [Sub Eng]

Directed by Akio Nishizawa
2003
100 mins.

Animation film telling a captivate story of the blind man who is the father of Tsugaru Shamisen. Nitaro has lost his eyesight since he was a child, yet he never give up hope to be an accomplish Shamisen player.


*** All films are subtitled in Thai unless specified otherwise ***
*** Free admission at the Seminar Room of the Japan Foundation, Bangkok

at 18.30 hours on Friday. ***