No One's Ark: In the Country

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No One's Ark (15) S

During Japan’s economically volatile mid-90s, enterprising couple Daisuke and Hisako have failed miserably at selling their health drink in Tokyo, amassing a huge debt. In order to recover financially, they retreat to Daisuke’s island hometown where they plan to get help from his friends and relations there, but things don’t turn out as they expected and they turn to extreme measures to get themselves back on their feet. Featuring quirky characters and surreal visuals, this deadpan comedy overlays a subtle anxiety about how to succeed in an uncertain world.


A Life More Ordinary: A Portrait of Contemporary Japanese People on Film

Please note: this is a old season with no further events to see

The six films in this season aim to present a more complex picture of contemporary Japan and its people.

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Past screenings that were part of this season

The MilkwomanFri 15 Feb 20:30
Strawberry ShortcakesSat 16 Feb 20:30
The Cat Leaves Home Sun 17 Feb 20:30
Kaza-HanaTue 19 Feb 20:30
No One's ArkWed 20 Feb 20:30
Kamikaze Girls Thu 21 Feb 20:30