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FILM LINEUP

JFF 2024

  • Animation

AKIRA

  • 1988
  • 124 min.
  • 13+
Director:
OTOMO Katsuhiro
Cast:
IWATA Mitsuo, SASAKI Nozomu, KOYAMA Mami

July, 1988— World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo...

As the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups. One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy― the product of human experimentation— and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility. Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab. However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedures has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness.

Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Surabaya

  • Drama

All The Long Nights
夜明けのすべて

  • 2024
  • 119 min.
  • 13+
Director:
MIYAKE Sho
Cast:
MATSUMURA Hokuto, KAMISHIRAISHI Mone

Fujisawa, who cannot control her PMS induced irritability that comes once a month, ends up exploding in anger one day because of something her colleague Yamazoe does. But it also turns out that Yamazoe, seemingly unmotivated despite having just changed jobs, suffers from anxiety disorder, has given up on things, is burned out and lost the will to live. Supported by understanding workplace colleagues, they develop a special feeling toward each other that is neither friend nor lover but more like comrade. Before you know it, they each start to think that even if their own condition doesn’t improve, they may be able to help the other.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Surabaya

  • Monster

GODZILLA
ゴジラ(1954)

  • 1954
  • 97 min.
  • 13+
Director:
HONDA Ishiro
Cast:
TAKARADA Akira, KOCHI Momoko

Godzilla, the legendary monster of Odo Island awakens from the experiment of the atomic and hydrogen bomb tests. As it lands in Tokyo, Tokyo is destroyed and becomes abandoned. Should the dangerous weapon be used against this giant creature? Director HONDA Ishiro worked with visual effects maestro TSUBURAYA Eiji (now famous for Ultraman) and composer IFUKUBE Akira, whose iconic scoring has become inseparably linked to the Godzilla universe.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta

  • Monster

GODZILLA MINUS ONE
ゴジラ-1.0

  • 2023
  • 125 min.
  • 13+
Director:
YAMAZAKI Takashi
Cast:
KAMIKI Ryunosuke, HAMABE Minami

A guilt-ridden pilot, SHIKIJIMA Koichi, finds new strength and courage to stand up against Godzilla that suddenly appeared, in helping a young woman OISHI Noriko and the little orphan girl in her care. Hailed by many reviewers and legions of worldwide fans as one of the best Godzilla movies of all. Directed, screen written, and VFX supervised by YAMAZAKI Takashi, it delivers spectacular kaiju entertainment combined with deeply moving drama and vividly developed characterization. Set in postwar Japan before the first Godzilla (1954) film, seamlessly complementing as well as augmenting that narrative.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Surabaya

  • Drama
  • Comedy

Let's Go Karaoke!
カラオケ行こ!

  • 2024
  • 108 min.
  • 13+
Director:
YAMASHITA Nobuhiro
Cast:
AYANO Go, Saito Jun

As his school’s choir club leader, 14-year-old Satomi (SAITO Jun) has only one thing on his mind – the upcoming final competition before he graduates middle school. However, his routine is disrupted when he’s approached by Kyoji (AYANO Go), a menacing yakuza with an unusual request: “Let’s go karaoke!” Baffled and cautious, Satomi soon discovers the off-key gangster needs singing lessons to avoid losing his gang’s karaoke contest and a harrowing punishment... a bad tattoo selected by the boss himself! Reluctantly, Satomi agrees to help Kyoji through a series of karaoke sessions, and the duo forge an unexpected friendship. Featuring comedic twists, heartwarming moments and of course, a stellar soundtrack, this adaptation brings WAYAMA Yama's beloved manga series to life!

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Surabaya

  • Thriller

MATCHED
マッチング

  • 2024
  • 110 min.
  • 17+
Director:
UCHIDA Eiji
Cast:
TSUCHIYA Tao, SAKUMA Daisuke (Snow Man), KANEKO Nobuaki

Successful at work but shy in love, wedding planner Rinka reluctantly joins a dating app at the urging of her colleague. She matches with a blonde-haired charmer named Tom, but on the first date Rinka quickly realises something off about this mysterious stranger. What began as an innocent meeting soon takes a rotten turn: Tom starts sending an endless stream of messages, and unbeknownst to Rinka, he’s a suspect in a murder case targeting users of the same dating app... the victims of which were all Rinka’s clients! Frightened by Tom’s relentless pursuit, Rinka seeks help from app developer Kageyama, soon finding comfort in her newfound hero’s arms. Is this finally Rinka’s happy-ever-after, or is something sinister still lurking in the shadows?

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Surabaya

  • Drama
  • Family

MOM, IS THAT YOU?!
こんにちは、母さん

  • 2023
  • 110 min.
  • 13+
Director:
YAMADA Yoji
Cast:
YOSHINAGA Sayuri, OIZUMI Yo, NAGANO Mei

Working amongst the so-called “elite” in bustling Tokyo, HR manager Akio (OIZUMI Yo) finds himself seriously burnt out amidst work-related problems, his impending divorce and a strained relationship with his college-aged daughter, Mai (NAGANO Mei). Seeking a reprieve from the stresses of modern life, Akio decides to pay a visit to his childhood home in downtown Tokyo where his mother Fukue (YOSHINAGA Sayuri) lives. But instead of the familiar matronly figure he’s used to, Akio is shocked when he is greeted by a transformed Fukue donning fashionable attire, and that’s not the biggest surprise... she seems to have fallen in love! Heartfelt, wholesome and relatable, film veteran YAMADA Yoji’s 90th film is a feelgood portrayal of intergenerational family in modern Japan.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta

  • Drama
  • Romance

OUR SECRET DIARY
交換ウソ日記

  • 2023
  • 110 min.
  • 17+
Director:
TAKEMURA Kentaro
Cast:
TAKAHASHI Fumiya, SAKURADA Hiyori

“I like you!” When Nozomi Kuroda discovers a one-line love letter in her desk, her ordinary life takes an unexpected turn. This confession isn't any ordinary one – it comes from Jun Setoyama, her high school’s heartthrob and the object of everyone’s affections! Surprised, confused and slightly flattered, Nozomi responds by leaving her own letter in Setoyama’s shoebox, kicking off a secret diary exchange between the two. However, it’s not long before Nozomi learns a painful truth: these words of love were not intended for her, but for her best friend Erino... Adapted from the best-selling novel by IIYO Sakura, director TAKEMURA Kentaro vibrantly brings to life this entangled love story that captures the awkward charm of teenage romance.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Palembang

  • Drama
  • Action

OUT

  • 2023
  • 129 min.
  • 17+
Director:
SHINAGAWA Hiroshi
Cast:
KURA Yuki, MIZUKAMI Koshi, DAIGO Kotaro

Once the fearsome Komae Gang Assault Team Leader, 17-year-old IGUCHI Tatsuya is on a mission to seek redemption following his release from juvenile detention. Having left behind his old life in Tokyo for a new beginning under the care of his aunt, Tatsuya is now under strict probation – one more fight, and he’s out! However, Tatsuya's resolve is tested when he clashes with Kaname, the formidable second-in-command of the local Kirihito gang. Despite his efforts to stay clean, Tatsuya's penchant for a good fight draws him back to familiar conflicts, as he forges bonds with the Kirihito gang and gets caught in the crossfire of a burgeoning delinquent war.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Makassar, Bandung, Palembang, Surabaya

  • Animation

SAND LAND

  • 2023
  • 106 min.
  • 13+
Director:
YOKOSHIMA Toshihisa
Cast:
TAMURA Mutsumi, YAMAJI Kazuhiro, Cho

Sand Land is a mysterious world where demons and humans eke out an existence in a barren desert wasteland. In hopes of replenishing their water supply, Fiend Prince Beelzebub, a demon named Thief, and a human named Sheriff Rao team up and embark on a journey in search of the Legendary Spring.

SAND LAND: THE SERIES is now streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Palembang, Surabaya

  • Animation
  • Adventure

The Imaginary
屋根裏のラジャー

  • 2023
  • 108 min.
  • All Ages
Director:
MOMOSE Yoshiyuki
Cast:
TERADA Kokoro, SUZUKI Rio, ANDO Sakura

Studio Ponoc’s new animated feature film The Imaginary is a wondrous adventure that portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat.

Directed by Studio Ghibli veteran MOMOSE Yoshiyuki and produced and written by twice-Academy Award®-nominated producer NISHIMURA Yoshiaki, The Imaginary is an unforgettable and emotional journey that delves into the limitless imaginations of children. Hand-drawn, hand-painted and incorporating new light and shadow techniques, this visual feast of a film vividly breathes life into the award-winning novel by A.F. Harrold.

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Subtitle: English & Indonesian

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar

  • Drama
  • Romance

Insomniacs after school
君は放課後インソムニア

  • 2023
  • 113 min.
  • 13+
Director:
IKEDA Chihiro
Cast:
MORI Nana, OKUDAIRA Daiken

Ganta Nakami is a freshman in high school in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. He lives depressed and isolated while unable to tell his father, Riku, about his insomnia. One day, Ganta runs into his classmate, Isaki Magari, in the school observatory. As Ganta finds out Isaki also suffers from insomnia, they start sharing their secrets. The observatory has become a special place where the two insomniac teens feel at ease. However, their unpermitted use of the observatory comes to light accidentally. Refusing to give up the place, the two decide to obtain official permission to use the observatory by restoring the astronomy club, which has been inactive. For a start, they ask for help from their classmates, Ms. Kurashiki, the teacher in charge of the astronomy club, and their alumna Shiromaru, who used to be in the club.

Subtitle: English

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Surabaya

  • Horror

Best Wishes to All
みなに幸あれ

  • 2024
  • 89 min.
  • 17+
Director:
SHIMOTSU Yuta
Cast:
FURUKAWA Kotone, MATSUDAI Koya

A feature-length film produced by SHIMIZU Takashi, based on a short film that won the first grand prize at the Japan Horror Film Awards, a film competition open to the general public focused on the horror genre. The film is directed by SHIMOTSU Yuta, who makes his commercial film debut with this film.

A nursing school student (FURUKAWA Kotone), goes to visit her grandparents who live in the countryside. She spends a happy time with her family, but senses "something" in her grandparents' house and feels uncomfortable. Soon a fundamental fear looms that shakes the very existence of human beings.

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Subtitle: English

Playing at: Jakarta, Bandung, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Palembang

  • Drama

Sleeping Man
眠る男

  • 1996
  • 103 min.
  • 17+
Director:
OGURI Kohei
Cast:
Ahn Sung-ki, Christine Hakim, YAKUSHO Koji

In Hitosuji, a town filled with diverse people, people live their lives in different ways. Kiyoji and Fumi care for Takuji, who is currently unconscious after a mountain accident. Wataru, a man with a mental disability who first found Takuji, is worried and visits him daily. Denjibei, an elder who often shares stories with Ryu who enjoys listening to them. Kamimura, Takuji's childhood friend, gets curious about memories of an old house in the mountains. As seasons pass, the lives of Hitosuji's residents slowly transform.

Subtitle: English

Playing at: Jakarta