THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TOURING FILM PROGRAMME 2026: The Hotel of My Dream
TBC / PG (FACT only) 98 mins
TBC / PG (FACT only) 98 mins
(C) 2012 Asako Yuzuki/Shinchosha (C) 2024 "The Hotel of my Dream" Film Partners
THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TOURING FILM PROGRAMME 2026 The Hotel of My Dream 私にふさわしいホテル (Watashi ni fusawashi hotel)
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 Munenori himself!
In collaboration with the Japan Foundation
Supported by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Sponsors in Kind: SUQQU, Athletia, Clearspring, Pentel, Calbee