Directed by: Toshiro Saiga
2024
/ 108 minutes
/ Unclassified all ages
Traditional Japanese hospitality meets modern dance
When her childhood dreams of becoming a tap dancer are dashed, Yuka decides to return to her hometown of Kaga and follow her mother’s footsteps of becoming an okami, or the traditional manager of a Japanese inn. However, Yuka’s new career path proves to be more challenging than it seems: her clumsiness makes the various training exercises difficult, and with Kaga Onsen facing a financial crisis, the pressure’s on to attract visitors to the area. In a last-ditch effort to save the town, Yuka devises a plan to choreograph a dance and perform with her fellow budding okami at the local charity event. With no tap dancing experience amongst the group and time running out, can the dancing okami put on a show to remember?
Inspired by Kaga’s real-life tourism campaign, The Dancing Okami was brought to life with the cooperation of the town’s local community and tourism association. Directed by Toshiro Saiga, this heartwarming musical comedy chronicles the protagonist’s inspiring journey to success, with the beautiful scenery of the Kaga Onsen region as its stage.
Palace Electric, Canberra
Palace Electric, Canberra
Palace Raine Square, Perth
Palace Raine Square, Perth
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
The Kino, Melbourne
The Kino, Melbourne
Palace Norton Street, Sydney
Palace Moore Park, Sydney
Director: Toshiro Saiga
Cast: Fuka Koshiba
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Language(s): Japanese with English subtitles
Format: DCP colour
Nominee: Best Film at the Silk Road International Film Festival.