HOW DARE YOU?
Yuishi is a typical 10-year-old boy who loves to catch bugs everyday after school. He develops a crush on classmate Kokoa after she gives a speech on the injustice of children shouldering the burden of a climate crisis caused by adults. Soon they’re joined by Haruto, the class troublemaker, and together the three hatch playful acts of protest to expose their town’s environmentally careless habits. But as their eco-missions escalate, the young activists begin to understand the real consequences of their actions and are forced to confront their own motivations.
Director O brings her sharp sense of humor and her gift for drawing natural performances from her young cast. A witty script tackles big moral questions and the quiet stirrings of childhood emotion. An observant and bittersweet cautionary tale for audiences of all ages.
Special Guest: Mipo O, Director
Mipo O, born in Mie Prefecture in 1977, is a third-generation Korean-Japanese. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, she worked as a screenwriter for director Nobuhiko Obayashi. In 2006, she made her directorial debut with The Sakais’ Happiness. Here Comes the Bride, My Mom! was screened at various festivals, including the Busan International Film Festival. In 2014, her drama The Light Shines Only There marked a major breakthrough in her work, winning her several prizes. It was screened at TorontoJFF 2014. After Being Good (TorontoJFF 2015), she took a nine-year break from filmmaking and only resumed her career in 2024 with Living In Two Worlds (TorontoJFF 2025). How Dare You? has received critical acclaim and toured extensively at international film festivals.
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