Chennai Japan Film Festival to commence from Jan 31

chennai: chennai japan film festival will be held from january 31 to february 2, 2025, at the tagore film centre. organized by the consulate-general of japan in chennai, the japan foundation, and the indo-cine appreciation foundation (icaf), the festival will feature five acclaimed japanese films.the festival will be inaugurated by mr. takahashi muneo, consul-general of japan in chennai, on january 31 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the screening of ito (itomichi). other films include children of the sea, show me the way to station, dreaming of the meridian arc, and the fish tale.the screenings are free and open to all, with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.screening schedule:jan 31, 6:15 p.m. - ito (itomichi) (116 min)feb 1, 2:00 p.m. - children of the sea (111 min)feb 1, 4:00 p.m. - show me the way to station (125 min)feb 2, 2:00 p.m. - dreaming of the meridian arc (112 min)feb 2, 4:00 p.m. - the fish tale (139 min)the festival offers a diverse selection of films, from heartfelt dramas to animated adventures, celebrating japan's rich cinematic culture.brief overview of filmsito (itomichi) - a shy high schooler skilled in tsugaru shamisen takes on a new challenge by working at a maid café. (116 min, dir. yokohama satoko)children of the sea - a girl bonds with two mysterious boys raised by dugongs, uncovering a mystical connection to the ocean. (111 min, dir. watanabe ayumu)show me the way to station - an 8-year-old girl searches for her lost dog, revisiting their favorite places. (125 min, dir. hashimoto naoki)dreaming of the meridian arc - the disciples of ino tadataka secretly complete japan's first map after his death. (112 min, dir. nakanishi kenji)the fish tale - inspired by sakana-kun, a marine biologist whose life revolves around his passion for fish. (139 min, dir. okita shuichi)