As we await the post-crisis reopening and the commencement of our rescheduled TJFF 2020 in October, we thought it appropriate to use Japanese film to lift everyone’s spirits at this very confusing time. We are delighted to announce a special series representing some of the most popular – and light-hearted – films from the past 8 years of festivals and film programming.

These films (with subtitles) are not available domestically so it is a special treat and a rare opportunity to see them. Please enjoy!

JULY

	LADY MAIKO 舞妓はレディ Director: Masayuki Suo Available on Demand Fri. Jul. 17 @ 9am – Sun. Jul. 19 @ 9pm Learn More
	RENT-A-CAT　 レンタネコ Director: Naoko Ogigami Available on Demand: Fri. Jul. 24 @ 9am – Sun. Jul. 26 @ 9pm Learn More
	THE CHEF OF SOUTH POLAR　 南極料理人 Director: Shuchi Okita Available on Demand: Fri. Jul. 31 @ 9am – Sun. Aug. 2 @ 9pm Learn More

AUGUST

	SURVIVAL FAMILY    サバイバルファミリー Director: Shinobu Yaguchi Available on Demand: Fri. Aug. 7 @ 9am – Sun. Aug. 9 @ 9pm Learn More
	KEY OF LIFE  　 鍵泥棒のメソッド Director Kenji Uchida Available on Demand: Fri. Aug. 14 @ 9am – Sun. Aug. 16 @ 9pm Learn More
	FLY ME TO SAITAMA 　 翔んで埼玉 Director: Hideki Takeuchi Available on Demand: Fri. Aug. 21 @ 9am – Sun. Aug. 23 @ 9pm Learn More

We are working with our great friends and supporters at the Japan Foundation Toronto and our film program lead sponsor NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada, along with a number of film distributors to bring you an on-line Japanese film program until we can again open our doors to you and meet in person.

Partners: