Country
Japan
Year
1996
Language
Japanese spoken, Dutch subtitles
Cast
Kôji Yakusho, Tamiyo Kusakar, Naoto Takenaka
Director
Masayuki Suô
Duration
136 min
Beloved for its warmth and sincerity, Shall We Dance? is regarded as a modern Japanese classic and a touching ode to ordinary people who find unexpected joy. Now showing in a new 4K restoration in honor of the 30th anniversary.
Masayuki Suô’s Shall We Dance? is a charming and profoundly human exploration of loneliness, self-discovery, and the quiet longing for happiness. The film follows Shohei Sugiyama (Kôji Yakusho, Perfect Days), a successful yet emotionally unfulfilled office worker who becomes fascinated by a dance school and its mysterious instructor Mai.
What begins as a secret attempt to escape the drudgery of everyday life gradually evolves into a quest for self-confidence, connection, and personal change. With a combination of subtle humor and genuine drama, Suô turns ballroom dancing into an elegant metaphor for communication, intimacy, and the courage to embrace change.
6:30 PM - 8:56 PM
€ 13.00
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