🌟 Wonderful News: JIFF 2023 Audience Award Winner “TSUSHIMA” Is Now Screening in Theaters Nationwide!

 

And on December 9, a Special Screening + Live Performance by Kenny Ohkura at Theatre Guild Daikanyama!

We are thrilled to share some truly exciting news from the Japan Indies Film Festival.

“TSUSHIMA,” the winner of the JIFF 2023 Audience Award, is now being released in theaters across Japan!
For us as festival organizers, nothing makes us happier. This achievement reflects the talent, passion, and hard work of the filmmakers, and it is incredibly rewarding to see the film reach audiences nationwide.

From the time it screened at JIFF, “TSUSHIMA” stood out with its powerful themes, unforgettable characters, and unpredictable storytelling. Its theatrical release shows just how strongly the film resonates with viewers.

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🎬 **December 9 (Tue) 18:45–

Special Event at Theatre Guild Daikanyama:
Screening + Talk with Director YAMANE & Kenny Ohkura + LIVE Performance!**

Details here:
https://theaterguild.co/movie/detail/tsushima_kenny_ohkura/

This special event is something truly unique.
Not only will the film be screened, but Kenny Ohkura, one of the film’s lead performers, will also give a live music performance after the show!

A combined film screening + live concert is extremely rare.
And the venue, Theatre Guild Daikanyama, offers an intimate and cozy atmosphere where the stage and audience feel incredibly close—creating a warm and personal experience unlike any other.

After the screening, Director Takafumi Yamane and Kenny Ohkura will take the stage for an in-depth talk session, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, insights about the filmmaking process, and unforgettable moments from their time on Tsushima island.

This will be a night where cinema and music meet—an event filled with emotion, creativity, and human connection.

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📖 About the Story of “TSUSHIMA”

(From the official site)

In the 1990s, Yuriko Sato, age 27, begins her political campaign on the sacred island of Tsushima.
When journalist Keisuke Tajima arrives to cover her, he witnesses a horrifying scene—connected to a mysterious “green substance.”

The story jumps back to the 1960s, where Yuriko appears again, living alone for unexplained reasons.
Meanwhile, the bodies of young women begin to surface, all of whom had taken the “green substance” as a so-called rejuvenation drug.

The real culprit turns out to be not a person, but a group of humans who blindly obey AI without thinking for themselves.

As Tajima uncovers the truth—that AI has quietly infiltrated human society, gaining godlike control—the story returns to the present.
Now in her 80s and suffering from dementia, Yuriko is offered a new AI-based treatment.
When Tajima sees the same “green” medicine, long-lost memories suddenly resurface…

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⏰ Event Schedule — December 9 (Tue)

18:15–18:45　Doors open
18:45–20:23　Film screening
20:23–20:30　Break
20:30–20:50　Talk session (Director Yamane & Kenny Ohkura)
20:50–21:20　Kenny Ohkura LIVE

Official website
https://tsushima-movie.com/#theater

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🎉 JIFF Will Continue Supporting Its Award-Winning Directors!

For us, a film’s journey doesn’t end at the festival.
“TSUSHIMA” taking this next step into theaters is exactly what we hope for as festival organizers — that great films find wider audiences and continue to shine.

Director Yamane’s passion, Kenny Ohkura’s powerful performance, and the unique world of “TSUSHIMA” are now reaching new viewers throughout Japan.
We are proud to keep cheering for the filmmakers we’ve recognized.

On December 9, we warmly invite you to join us at Theatre Guild Daikanyama.
Come experience this special night where cinema and live music blend into something unforgettable.