Country Japan RT 98 mins Format 35mm Director Kenji Uchida Cast Yasushi Nakamura, Reika Kirishima, Soh Yamanaka, Yuka Itaya, Kisuke Yamashita Print Source Pia Film Festival Email international@pff.jp
Sloped-shouldered office drudge Miyata returns home one Friday evening for a quiet night in, pining for the love of his life who has left him without reason or warning. He has barely got through his front door when he receives an unexpected phone call from his old college buddy Yusuke who leads an altogether more exciting existence as a private investigator. Later the two arrange to meet at a restaurant. It is not long before the anxious looking Yusuke abandons his friend at a table to which he has just invited a teary faced, pretty young girl by the name of Maki. She too has problems. Having just stormed out on her boyfriend, Maki ends up with no money and no place to stay. After an awkward silence, the ice slowly starts to melt between Miyata and Maki, and he invites her to spend the night in his spare room, but it will be a rollercoaster ride threatened by intrusions from Miyata’s conniving ex Ayumi, the desperate reappearance of Yusuke and a riled gangster mob before we see what fate has in store for them.
A Sprightly and humorous shaggy dog story in which the events of one madcap evening are told in a jigsaw-style from the viewpoints different key characters. This theatrical debut from Kenji Uchida will keep you on your toes from beginning to end. Quirky romantic comedy, action movie, detective thriller - A Stranger Of Mine contains elements from all these genres, and much, much more. JS
ALL ACCESS RAINDANCE FESTIVAL PASS
All screenings take place at the CineWorld, Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly, London W1
except Opening and Closing Night - CineWorld Haymarket
Access all areas:
- ticket to the Opening Night Gala screening of BROTHERS OF THE HEAD + the After Show Party (live music, and free booze)
- 80 of the best independent feature films
*150 short films (including animation, documentary and experimental strands)
- Q & A with film producers and
directors
- networking opportunities
- meet the people who decide what movies get made: Live Ammunition! (the super pitch event)
- exclusive tickets to Stanley Kubrick screenings and events
- four monster parties (Opening - Sept 27th, Sept 29th, October 3rd and Closing Night)
- ten industry panel seminars
- a FREE commemorative Raindance Festival Tee Shirt (while supplies last)
