THE FRIENDS - SHINJI SÔMAI

Directed by Shinji Sômai

Japan, 94, 1h 53min, DCP, In Japanese with English subtitles.

“The name of Shinji Sômai deserves to be rediscovered today more than ever.”
—Hirokazu Kore-eda

During a sweltering summer, three mischievous boys fixate on a reclusive old man, expecting to witness his lonely demise. Instead, they unravel his past and forge an unlikely bond. An exuberant and poignant story of youth and the ravages of time — from Shinji Sômai, acclaimed director of TYPHOON CLUB and P.P. RIDER.

• write up by Austin Film Society

Ticket
Trailer
Discussion venue AFTER the screening Easy Tiger

Meetup Structure
1: Meet at the lobby of the theater with other members prior to the screening. (Look for movie poster, Deserto Rosso: poster image link )

2: If you missed or arrived late then meet the Event Host who will wait for all the participants to converge in the lobby after the screening at the same spot.

3: The group will proceed to the designated hangout space for the discussion.