On Saturday 6th of April 2019, at 6pm, South Social Film Festival is happy to partner with THE GREAT BRITAIN SASAKAWA FOUNDATION to celebrate JAPAN. Japan is a country renowned for its historical and extensive cinema, influential music industry, anime, video gaming and rich cuisine.

THE FILM
Close-Knit by Naoko Ogigami is a feel-good movie that deals with an unconventional family dynamic consisting of husband, transgender wife and niece, who all happen to live together. One of the first of its kind in Japanese cinema, the film will raise many questions about new families, gender boundaries, cliche identity and new fluid determination. A lively debate with Japanese experts following the screening, will give a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

THE MUSIC
Bringing us the sounds of Japan will be Japanese singing ambassador MIOU. Her enthusiasm for music and fashion makes for a beautiful and entertaining performance, having already achieved the award for "Asian Top Fashion Singer " and “Asia Pacific Inspirational Woman”. https://www.mioujapan.com/

THE FOOD
Expect a super delicious mix of sushi and sashimi crafted with care and with a variety of tastes and textures made by the expert hands of KATSUMA, a 100% green company that believes in quality food and sustainability. https://www.katsumajapanese.co.uk/

Trailer
https://youtu.be/wNz0m9uajO4

http://www.southsocialfilmfestival.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1437122246430567/

https://billetto.co.uk/e/south-social-celebrates-japan-tickets-340339

*Please note that there are only limited places, so booking will be on a first-come, first-served basis.