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The Million Ryo Pot TBC

Sun 5 Mar, 3pm

Adults

£9.20

Members (Adult & Conc.)

£5

Senior Citizen

£7.50

U25 & Students

£5

Disabled or Unwaged

£5

Director: Sadao Yamanaka

Cast: Denjirô Ôkôchi, Kiyozo, Kunitarô Sawamura

Year: 1935

Duration: 92 mins

Certificate: TBC


Now digitally remastered, this comedy drama is one of director Sadao Yamanaka’s masterpieces, and breaks from the generally sombre Samurai genre.


The story begins with a man palming off an old pot to his brother whose wife then sells it to a junk dealer, who in turn sells it to a young boy named Yasu.


When it comes to light that hidden inside the pot is a treasure map leading to fortune, a madcap search for the bounty begins.


Screening as part of Japan Foundation Touring Programme.


NOTE: Films without BBFC certification can only be screened to over 18s. This does not necessarily mean the films contain adult content.

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Joint TBC

Fri 3 Mar, 6.15pm

After two years in prison ex-con Takeshi returns to Tokyo. Though he’s resolved to leave his criminal past behind and start a legitimate business, he takes one final dive into shady dealings to earn some money.

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It Comes TBC

Sat 11 Mar, 8.30pm

Blessed with a baby girl, Chisa, Hideki and Kana’s life seems to be perfect. One day a visitor to his company leaves a message with his colleague that mentions Chisa and, when his colleague then meets a mysterious death, the nightmare begins.

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My Broken Mariko TBC

Thu 16 Mar, 6.30pm

Director Yuki Tanada's sensitive drama follows an office worker who, upon hearing of her best friend Mariko's suicide, steals her ashes and sets out on a final journey to free Mariko at last.

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Samurai Hustle TBC

Sat 18 Mar, 8.15pm

18th century Japan. Naito Masakatsu is head of a small clan in the Tohoku region. Out of the blue, Naito is ordered to perform a ritual visit to the Shogun in Edo within five days – failure to comply will result in confiscation of the clan’s land.

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Blue Thermal TBC

Sat 25 Mar, 6pm

Determined to have a fairy-tale romance, sporty Tokyo university fresher Tamaki joins the student tennis club. One day she accidentally damages the aviation club’s prized glider by hitting it with a ball; unable to pay for the repair, she is forced to join the club as a helper.