Date: June 4, 2024 (Tue) - June 17, 2024 (Mon), Online venue: April 25, 2024 (Thu) - June 30, 2024 (Sun)

Programs

Diversity

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    TOROROSOBA TO WATASHI

    It’s the third summer for Mei Ling as an international student. Her boyfriend Naoto takes her out for a picnic date to Mt. Takao, a nature landmark in Tokyo. After climbing, they get to a famous soba noodle shop. It seems the female owner knows my name… You can also enjoy the scenery of Taiwan that was shot remotely.

    Kenji Ezure / 0:21:12 / Japan / Drama / 2022

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    The Music Factory

    The Music Factory is a film about Herbert, who has synesthesia, a condition that makes him see colors when he hears sound and music. The story follows his journey into the music factory, where he discovers his hidden power.

    Cina Espejord & Alf Martin Løvvold / 0:08:53 / Norway / Animation / 2023

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    Starch

    A young Indian mother trying to keep her immigrant family afloat in Australia decides to steal from her visiting in-laws.

    Ajai Vishwanath / 0:15:33 / Australia, United States / Drama / 2023

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    Flower Bud

    A young woman struggles to tell her beloved grandmother a truth that she believes may ruin their relationship.

    Jay Kim / 0:16:51 / South Korea / Drama / 2023

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    Unibrow

    An Irani-Canadian girl is forced to rethink her relationship with her unibrow and her Irani heritage, when she is forced to make friends with the new girl from Iran.

    Nedda Sarshar / 0:14:20 / Canada / Drama / 2023

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    Ayesha

    Ayesha, a Muslim housekeeper, takes a one-day job at a Hindu household. She wants to be upfront about her identity, but when she introduces herself, the owner of the house mishears her name as ‘Asha,’ a common Hindu name. Soon, Ayesha learns how differently people treat you, if they think you are one of "them."

    Nihit Bhave / 0:12:48 / India / Drama / 2024

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    Like bamboo, like bamboo shoot

    Akira is obsessed with handheld 'Teztsu' fireworks, which originate in Toyohashi. His son, Yuto, who is neurodivergent, has a talent for drawing pictures but Akira shows no interest in them. One day, Akira falls ill and hospital tests show that he has little time left to live.

    Shinya Kawakami / 0:25:00 / Japan / Drama / 2024

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    Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg

    Three Trees

    In a great big forest, the three trees live together on top of a mountain. As the seasons change, the trees discover surprising things in themselves. With help of forest friends, each tree overcomes growing pains and learns about themselves, friendship and their place in the world.

    Mathias Richard Horhager & Aaron Hong / 0:04:30 / Canada / Animation / 2023

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    Shadow

    Hoora, a 15-year-old Iranian in the UK, excels in rhythmic gymnastics and is picked for team England with a promising chance of making it to the Olympics. However, her dreams are jeopardised when her mom objects to her participation.

    Elahe Esmaili / 0:22:36 / United Kingdom / Drama / 2023

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    HABIBI

    Faysal‘s unity with the water accompanied him over the years. A problem no longer seems as big in the water as it does on land. An oppressive emotion no longer seems too heavy. Despite disapproval, he decides to become a lifeguard. When Faysal was five, he had polio and is subsequently experiencing physical limitations.

    Janina Bitsch & Amélie Vogel / 0:04:33 / Germany / Non-Fiction / 2023

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KODANSHA Ltd.

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Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.

Indeed

The JIKEI COM Group of Colleges

Futakotamagawa Rise

U25 Project Partner

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

Digital Innovation Partner

Deloitte Digital

Web 3.0 Partner

DeCurret DCP Inc.

Creative Partner

株式会社TYO

Media Partners

J-WAVE, Inc.

CONDÉ NAST JAPAN

TOKYO HEADLINE

Media Supporters

cinemacafe.net

Kinema Junposha., Ltd

ORICON NEWS

English Media Supporter

Kyodo News Plus

Festival Supporters

MORI Building

Equipment Supporter

LED TOKYO

War and the Power To Live Program Special Support

International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC)

Tokyo Tokyo Festival