Japanese Film Festival: Key of Life

In brief

Film - Key of Life (鍵泥棒のメソッド)

Speaker - Takeshi Morisato (lecturer of non-Western Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh)

Venue - 50 George Square

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About the event

At our second screening, we're showing Key of Life (2012) directed by Kenji Uchida.

Doors will open at 5.15pm and the introductory talk by Takeshi Morisato will start at 5.30pm, followed by the film screening.

Refreshments, including sake and Japanese snacks, will be served after the screening.

Film summary

Struggling actor Sakurai is out of work and out of luck. When a mysterious man slips and falls at the bathhouse, Sakurai switches locker keys and identities with the man, who turns out to be a hit man named Kondo. His memory lost in the fall, Kondo begins piecing 'his' life as Sakurai back together with the help of Kanae, a young woman he meets in the hospital, who is determined to find a husband.

Watch the trailer for Key of Life on YouTube

How to join

Events are free and everyone is welcome. 

Spaces are limited so please register in advance on Eventbrite and check in at reception on the night.

If you have any queries, please contact the Consulate General of Japan.

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About the Japanese Film Festival

A series of free film screenings and short talks, co-organised by the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh and the Japanese Studies department at the University of Edinburgh.

The festival is supported by the Japan Foundation.

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