It seems like a wacky but possible idea. Koshirо̄, an ordinary man, inherits a lofty kingdom only to realise that it is in enormous debt, and his goal is to save it from bankruptcy like his life depends on it. With all its challenges to be both funny and timely, this period comedy from director Tetsu Maeda is finely crafted, incorporating modern humour techniques that work well for the screen.
Month: October 2023
The Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) is back from 23 October to 22 November 2023, with screenings in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, and the Gold Coast.
The 27th Japanese Film Festival (JIFF) Australia 2023 is back, starting with film screenings in Canberra (30 September – 15 October), Perth (16-22 October), Brisbane (6-22 October), Melbourne (23 October – 5 November) and Sydney (23-31 October). The theme for 2023 tackles the continuing connection between past and present.