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Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.
+ MoreHaru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.
Director Josef Kubota Wladyka’s effervescent depiction of a woman dancing through her grief is as heartwarming as it is fun. Visually bold and brimming with whimsy yet grounded in emotional truth, the film pulses with vivid colors, vibrant music, and zesty characters. Acclaimed actress Rinko Kikuchi brings profound sensitivity and endearing charm to the role of Haru, deftly balancing the weight of a mourning widow with the spark of newfound desire. Breakout dance numbers offer a window into her fantastical imagination, featuring invigorating choreography matched by a camera that feels just as kinetic. While the film is anchored by processing grief, Haru’s journey bursts with so much messy life that it serves as a joyous reminder of the beauty of living, and living full out. — SO
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Eccles Theatre
Park City
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The Ray Theatre
Park City
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Rose Wagner Center
Salt Lake City
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Megaplex Redstone - 4
Park City
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Library Center Theatre
Park City
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Josef Kubota Wladyka
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Nicholas Huynh
Kimberly Parker Zox
Mao Nagakura
Josef Kubota Wladyka
James Hausler
Rinko Kikuchi
Kenji Ito
Daniel Satinoff
Benjamin Rodriguez, Jr.
Nathan Halpern
Dina Juntila
Babymix
Rinko Kikuchi
Alberto Guerra
Alejandro Edda
YOU
Yoh Yoshida
Damián Alcázar
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Josef Kubota Wladyka is a New York–based film and television director. His acclaimed features Catch the Fair One and Manos Sucias earned multiple Film Independent Spirit Award nominations. He has directed episodes of Narcos, One Piece, and Tokyo Vice. Born to Japanese and Polish parents, he grew up near Washington, D.C., and holds an MFA in film from NYU.
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