In convincing, highly moving fashion, OUR HOMELAND tells the story of a Korean family welcoming back their sick son and brother Sonho to Tokyo after twenty-five years away. The joyful reunion soon turns sour though once the lies of the past begin to make themselves felt. The film’s many deeply affecting scenes and strong cast serve to successfully explore a particular chapter in contemporary North Korean history. Thanks to the nuanced characters, the viewer comes to understand the devastating effects that politics and ideology can have on the individual. The jury therefore highly recommends this movie to the CICAE cinemas.
A romantic film by a Japanese director, shot entirely in Chinese. From Japan and China cast and crew members came together to make this collaborative endeavour a reality. Shot on location in various Beijing neighbourhoods, The Black Square portrays the different faces of the city. It stars Hideo Nakaizumi, who is gaining increasing recognition from the Japanese and lately Chinese film industry.
The Weekend Japanese Film Show
(Saturday) 3 November 2012 @ 3.00pm
The Actor Studio Teater Rakyat,
Lot 10 Shopping Centre 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Admission : Free! (Open to public, walk-in)