Organizer: Canada Japan Society
Cost: $8 for non members
Pre-event estimate: 3 out of 5
Post-event rating: 3 out of 5
This is a movie about a young girl returning to her birthplace, Japan, for a work contract. She is fluent in the language but is not a Japanese by blood. It is described as a cross between “Lost in Translation” and “The Office.” Other than the obvious cultural differences, the movie also protrayed the insecurity of being the new kid on the block and the pressure to prove your ability. Many of us, including myself, could easily identify with the challenges the girl faced. However, when the movie did not offer a resolution to the crisis, it was not funny to see her doing and re-doing meaningless jobs anymore. The lively discussion with the other movie-goers at the post-party lifted my spirit though.
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