Japanese Film - In this Corner of the World: CANCELLED

Booking required while in Red.

Come along to our free Japanese Film night!

This month's film is "In This Corner of The World"!

The award-winning story follows a young girl named Suzu Urano, who in 1944 moves to the small town of Kure in Hiroshima where she marries Shusaku Hojo - a young clerk who works at the local naval base. Living with his family, Suzu becomes essential to the running of the household and creatively prepares meals during the tough wartime conditions while also carrying out daily housework. In 1945, intense bombings by the US military finally reach Kure with devastating effect to the townsfolk and their way of life. Suzu’s life is changed irrevocably, but through perseverance and courage, she manages to continue to live life to the fullest. This beautiful yet tragic tale shows that even in the face of adversity and loss, people can come together and rebuild their lives.

Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
Released: 2016
Director: Sunao Katabuchi
Rating: M
Genre: Anime/Drama/Slice of life
Runtime: 130 Minutes

Entry will ONLY be permitted to those with a valid My Vaccine Pass (anyone under 12 years 3 months is exempt), and we ask that you wear a mask). Pre-booking will be required if Wellington is still in red.

A short Japan Video Topics DVD will be shown from 5:15pm before the start of the film at 5:30pm. Free admission is based on a first-come, first-served basis, with a full theatre capacity of 50 people at orange or lower, or 25 at red.