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Japanese Film Festival 2018: It's a Beautiful Life
Film
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
In a mountainous area in the Tokushima Prefecture, three childhood friends start up a food garnish business.
Determined to succeed, they embark on their new enterprise, overcoming conflicts with family members and various setbacks along the way.
PG. Japanese with English subtitles.
112 mins.
No booking - 178 seats.
6pm - Auditorium opens
6.05pm - Short cultural films
6.30pm - Main feature
The Japanese Film Festival is presented by the Consular Office of Japan, South Island JET Alumni Association, Monbukagakusho Scholarship Alumni Association and The Japan Foundation.
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