JCC Cinema 45: FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS

JCC Cinema 45: "FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS"

がんばっぺフラガール!
~フクシマに生きる。彼女たちのいま~

© FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS PRODUCTION Commitee （J Cine Quanon, Yahoo! Japan, FUKUSHIMA-MINPO CO.,
THE FUKUSHIMA MINYU SHIMBUN, DENTSU, Asmik Ace Entertainment）

	2 April 2016 (Saturday) at 2:00pm (Registration from 1:30pm)

	Japan Creative Centre, Embassy of Japan in Singapore 4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

The Embassy of Japan in Singapore – Japan Creative Centre (JCC) will be screening a documentary entitled "Fukushima Hula Girls" as part of its 45th JCC Cinema, as well as a 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake 5th Anniversary Commemorative Event. Please register with us early and come down to JCC to enjoy the documentary!

Film Synopsis

This documentary was created after a devastating earthquake which occurred on 11th March 2011 in Japan including Iwaki city. The city is the home to the 'Hula Girls' dance troupe of a beautiful hotel resort 'Spa Resorts Hawaiians', located close to Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants. After the earthquake that shook the whole city, the people including the 'Hula Girls' took initiative to reconstruct their beloved hometown. The story tells us how they faced everyday living with the energy issues and how they struggled until the re-opening of “Spa Resort Hawaiians”

© FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS PRODUCTION Commitee （J Cine Quanon, Yahoo! Japan, FUKUSHIMA-MINPO CO.,THE FUKUSHIMA MINYU SHIMBUN,
DENTSU, Asmik Ace Entertainment）

Colour / 102 mins /Japanese Language with English subtitles

Cast	Spa Resort Hawaiians Dancing Team
Directed by	Masaki Kobayashi
Produced by	Hitomi Ishihara, Keiko Fujimura
Cinematography by	Makoto Yoshida
Executive Producer	Chung Kwang Jin
Production Company	Asmik Ace Entertainment, TV Man Union
Distributed by	Asmik Ace, J CineQuanon ( 2011, Japanese)

About The Director

Masaki Kobayashi

Mr Kobayashi was born in 1966, and has directed many TV dramas, TV documentaries, and Commercials, including feature films “TAKI 183” (2005), CG film “Ski Jump Pairs, Road to Torino 2006” (2006). The movie has received official invitation to the 35th Rotterdam International Film Festival. His feature film “Hula Girls" (2006) was a box office smash hit in Japan.

About The Music Director

Jake Shimabukuro

Mr Shimabukuro was born 1976 in Hawaii, he is one of the leading Ukulele innovator in both Hawaii and Japan. He has composed the music for “Hula Girls" (2006).

About The Narrator

Yu Aoi

Ms Aoi was born in 1985, she is one of the most popular and talented actresses in Japan. She has worked with many Japanese acclaimed directors for “All About Lily Chou-Chou” (2001) with Shunji Iwai, “Tokyo” (2008) with Bong Joon-ho, “Brother” (2010) with Yoji Yamada and others. She has acted as one of leading actresses of “Hula Girls" (2006) to support Fukushima's Reconstruction.

Register for JCC Cinema 45: "FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS"

Please email the below details with the subject JCC CINEMA 45: "FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS" to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp

1. Full Name
2. Gender
3. E-mail Address
4. Mobile Number

Please register early to avoid disappointment. We regret that as there is limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Admission:
Kindly be informed that reserved seats will be given to walk-ins and / or standees should registered guests arrive after 2pm.

Photography:
Please be advised that your photographs might be taken and used by Japan Creative Centre in printed media and/or on our website and Facebook page for educational and informational purposes.