tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T13:42:27+08:00 Peatix Singapore Film Society tag:peatix.com,2021:event-2939763 2021-10-02T16:00:00SGT 2021-10-02T16:00:00SGT

https://youtu.be/YMASXPAQ09g[UPDATE, as of 27 Sept 2021]: At the moment now, the screening will go ahead as planned, and in accordance with the prevailing Safe Management Measures.Japanese Film Festival 2021 is just around the corner! But before we go full swing, we have 3 FREE screenings as a prelude to the official festival opening, just to get you in the mood!2021 is an especially important year for Japanese Film Festival because 2021 marks the 55th year of the relations between Japan and Singapore. The SJ55 campaign is launched by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to commemorate this special occasion. Especially during these difficult times, Japan and Singapore can come together with this campaign to celebrate our friendship!In light of that, here are 3 films that explore the relationship between Singapore and Japan.1. Ramen Teh - Screening on 1 October, 7pm2. Jimami Tofu - Screening on 2 October, 4pm3. Threads ⁠— Our Tapestry of Love - Screening on 3 October, 2.15pm---JIMAMI TOFU | ジーマーミ豆腐2018 | 121 min | Romance/Drama | English and Japanese with English Subtitles | PGA Chinese Singaporean chef formerly working in Tokyo, finds himself in Okinawa begging a disgruntled old chef to teach him traditional Okinawan food. A top Japanese food critic finds herself in Singapore on an eye-opening discovery of South East Asian cuisine. In reality, both are looking for each other after an emotional breakup years ago, when she disappeared without a trace.Emotionally crippled by their breakup, he searches her hometown for her but discovers instead the art of traditional Okinawan food and her childhood best friend. He learns the incredible balance of two cultures: Chinese and Japanese - the homely, warmth of Chinese style cooking with the artistry of Japanese cuisine: a balance they never had in their relationship. Family secrets also unravel and when she suddenly appears in Okinawa looking to find closure he cooks and serves her their final meal. Through it, she discovers what she has been yearning for all these years.Directed by Jason CHAN and Christian LEEStarring: Jason CHAN, Christian LEE, Brendon FERNANDEZ, YAMAMOTO MariScreening DetailsDate: 2 October, SaturdayTime: 4pmLocation: Golden Village PlazaVisit jff.sg for more info.

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