JFTFP26: The Hotel of My Dreams (CTBC)

A semi-autobiographical story about the author of the UK best-selling book, BUTTER, this charming and comical film explores the brutal reality of becoming a notable novelist.

Despite winning an award for newcomers, the future of rookie novelist NAKAJIMA Kayoko (Non, The Fish Tale, JFTFP24; Hold Me Back, JFTFP23) does not seem at all bright. Unable to make a brilliant debut and deprived of opportunities to publish her works, Kayoko’s struggles all stem from harsh criticism, particularly courtesy of veteran writer HIGASHIJUJO Munenori (TAKITO Kenichi, Capturing Dad, JFTFP14), leaving her with something of a grudge against him. Determined to settle things, Kayoko decides to stay at the prestigious Hilltop Hotel for a writing retreat, but — to her surprise — staying in the room directly above her is none other than HIGASHIJUJO himself!

(C）2012 Asako Yuzuki/Shinchosha （C）2024 “The Hotel of my Dream“ Film Partners

Country: Japan
Language: Japanese (With English subtitles)

Knowing Me, Knowing You: The True Self in Japanese Cinema

The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is back again. This is the place where cinema comes alive! Knowing others—let alone ourselves—is not easy, as we behave differently depending on the relationship, environment, or even intention. In an age of advanced digital technology, where imagery can be readily manipulated, it is even harder to define who we, or others, truly are. This notion of identifying the self has been repeatedly explored in cinematic narratives in variousways. However, is it really possible to know our true selves? And if so, would such revelations lead to happiness and freedom, or might they instead bring disastrous and harsh consequences? With these questions in mind, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 showcases some of the most unmissable Japanese films nationwide across the UK. From powerful social crime dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies to gender-defining films, fantasy, and horror, the programme offerssomething for everyone

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