JETAA Toronto is proud to be co-presenting two, that’s right, two films at this year’s Reel Asian Film Festival! Now in its 20th year! #ReelAsian20
This year, we co-present to you…
MY DAD & MR ITO お父さんと伊藤さん
(November 10th at the JCCC. 7pm)
In her latest film, director Yuki Tanada again examines the life of a woman struggling at the fringes of Japanese society. Aya is 34. She is bright and capable, but hobbled by an overarching passivity that robs her of control over her world. Life is something that happens to Aya, including her humble co-existence with the 54-year-old Mr. Ito in a cramped Tokyo apartment, tending to a small vegetable garden. Both work dead-end part-time jobs but enjoy a small, contented life together. Their world is turned upside down when Aya’s elderly widowed father suddenly appears at the door, suitcases in hand, after being kicked out of his son’s home. An intimate and quietly moving dramedy, My Dad and Mr. Ito boasts Tanada’s perceptive direction and three fine lead performances.
TSUKIJI WONDERLAND 築地ワンダーランド
(November 11th at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. 6:15pm)
The Tsukiji Fish Market in central Tokyo is lauded as the world’s largest fish and seafood market. In an effort that never ceases, Tsukiji caters to the needs of demanding professionals, offering more than 400 types of seafood and ensuring customers the best quality fish. World- renowned chefs frequent Tsukiji, expecting hours-old product and relying heavily on vendors to guide them through “peak season” picks throughout the year. What results is an intricate, almost religious relationship between fishermen, vendors and restauranteurs.
This year, the 80-year-old market will be relocated to Toyosu. There is both concern and hope for preserving the market’s rich cultural history as it moves to its future location.
In his feature debut, Naotaro Endo documents this centre of seafood culture, which has been a cornerstone of the modern Japanese food world. Featuring interviews with Michelin-star chefs such as Jiro Ono and Rene Redzepi, Tsukiji Wonderland reveals the passion of people in Tsukiji and the essence of Japanese traditional cuisine.
(summaries courtesy of the Reel Asian Film Festival website)
Two different, but well received Japanese films which should appeal to JETAA members.
Check out our facebook page before November 7th for more information, and also for the chance to win some tickets to the co-presented films!
Check out the links below for more information on the festival, and I hope to see some of you out there at the movies!
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
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