Sakura Guardian in the North (北の桜守)

(TAKITA Yojiro 滝田 洋二郎 2018| 126 min)

Cast: YOSHINAGA Sayuri, SAKAI Masato, SHINOHARA Ryoko

Director: TAKITA Yojiro
Screenplay: NASU Machiko
Director of Photography: HAMADA Takeshi
Music: OGURA Kei, HOSHI Katz
Producer: TOMINAGA Rioko

Synopsis
Stretching over 30 years from the days of World War II, Tetsu flees Sakhalin in 1945 from the attacks by the Soviet Union and ends up in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, grappling with the bitterly cold weather and hunger while trying to keep her two sons alive. Fast forward to 1971, when her second son, Shujiro, returns to Abashiri after making it big in the United States. mother and son live together once again, this time in Sapporo. Tetsu, by now is getting on in age, starts exhibiting issues stemming from the post-traumatic stress disorder she developed during the war.

Screening Information
Date: 12 October 2019 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am (Registration starts at 9:30 am)
Venue: GSC Nu Sentral, Kuala Lumpur (Level 5, NU Sentral)
Admission/Bookings: Admission is FREE. Booking is REQUIRED via Eventbrite. (Please see details below)
LIMITED TO 1 BOOKING PER PERSON ONLY.

*Screening in Japanese with English subtitles.

Bookings

1. Visit www.eventbrite.com
2. Search “The Weekend Japanese Film Show (October 2019)”
3. Click “REGISTER”
4. Insert no. of pax (max 2 pax per booking, LIMITED TO 1 BOOKING PER PERSON)
5. Click “CHECKOUT” and fill up your information
6. Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” and e-tickets will be sent to your email.

• Ticket reservation starts on 5 October 2019 at 9:00 am.
• Please print your tickets or save it in your mobile and bring it to the registration counter during the screening day as proof of booking.

For more information, our Facebook event page here.

For further inquiries, please write to info@jfkl.org.my with the email title ?The Weekend Japanese Film Show?.
HOW TO REGISTER ご予約方法

Step 1: Register here. (Ticket booking starts on 5 October 2019, 9:00 am)
ステップ1: こちらのリンクをクリックしてください: The Weekend Japanese Film Show (October 2019) 

Step 2: You will be redirected to the official Eventbrite page. Click on ?REGISTER?.
ステップ2: Eventbriteのページにジャンプします。「REGISTER」をクリックして下さい。

Step 3: Fill up the form and click on ?COMPLETE REGISTRATION?.
ステップ3: フォームに必要事項を記入し、「COMPLETE REGISTRATION」をクリックしてください。

Step 4: An e-ticket will be sent to you via email. Please bring this e-ticket with you on the day of the screening. You can print out the e-ticket or show the JFKL staff-on-duty the e-ticket on your phone.
ステップ4: E-チケットがE-メールにて送付されます。上映会当日はこちらのチケットを印刷してお持ち下さい。印刷が不可能な場合は、受付係員にチケットが分かる状態の携帯電話などをご提示ください。

REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS ご予約に際して

1. Each person is allowed to register up to TWO pax only (including yourself).
   お一人様2席までの予約とさせていただいております。
2. Each show is limited to the first 140 people who registered and have an e-ticket.
   上映は各回共に、先着140名様までのご予約とさせていただき、ご予約の上チケットをご提示いただいた方のみご来場いただけます。
3. Those without an e-ticket will not be permitted entry.
   ご予約頂いていない方のご入場はお断りさせて頂きます。

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE お問い合わせ

Please send a message to info[at]jfkl.org.my or call us at 03 2284 6228.

ご不明な点がおありの場合、また、ご自身でのご予約が困難な場合は、当センターまでE-メール info@jfkl.org.my　あるいは03-2284 6228（日本語可）までお電話にてお気軽にお問い合わせください。

Please proceed to the end of this page for the FAQ.

The Weekend Japanese Film Show FAQs

1. I have a friend/relative who would like to come along. Should we register separately or can I register for him/her as well?
   You are allowed to book a ticket for a maximum of two people under your name. Both of you must be present with an e-ticket on the day of the screening in order to enter the auditorium.
2. How about if two or more people wanted to join me?
   They would have to register separately.
3. Do I need to have an Eventbrite account to register?
   No, you don?t have to. Just choose your desired session and fill up the registration form to obtain your e-ticket.
4. When is the last day to register?
   There is no deadline for registration. Registration will be open till the day of the screening or when all available e-tickets have been redeemed, whichever comes first.
5. I have registered and attended the previous screening. Do I still need to register for the next one?
   Yes, you must register for each new screening and bring along the relevant e-ticket.
6. What is the capacity of the hall?
   It can fit for up to 140 guests.
7. I registered but just found out that I cannot make it anymore. Can I transfer my ticket to a friend/relative?
   Yes, you may but you would need to first inform us via email or phone so that we can change the details in our system.
8. How about if I would like to cancel my registration?
   Please inform us via email or phone as well. Your e-ticket could go to someone else who may have missed out on a seat!
9. I?d like to attend the screening but the e-tickets have all ran out. What should I do?
   Please send us an email or give us a call. We will inform you if there are any cancellations one day before the screening.