Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko: Japan House x Japan Foundation Movie Night

Japan House is proud to partner with the Japan Foundation Film Series to present Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko/漁港の肉子ちゃん, 2021, dir. Ayumu WATANABE, a highly acclaimed film to showcase Japanese cinema.

The Japan Foundation, New York organizes an annual film series again where Japanese films are screened at educational and cultural institutions across the United States.

This movie will have English subtitles with Japanese narration. Please register to view either one or both movies on their respective EventBrite pages. Doors open at 6:45PM for Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko.

7PM: , 2021, dir. Ayumu WATANABE, 97 min. ()

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is about an unconventional family and the bonds that they share in their sleepy seaside town. This is a heartwarming and moving comedy-drama with touches of magical realism.

Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair’s tender relationship.

Admission to the screening is free but registration is required due to limited space inside the classroom. Students can opt to purchase snacks and beverages made by Japan House interns prior to the film starting.

Please note the location is at Classroom 331 of the School of Art + Design, NOT Japan House!

Doors open at 6:45pm, movie showing starts at 7:00pm.

Japan House's programming is partially supported by grant funding from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The School of Art + Design is located at 408 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820. Parking is available in the Krannert Art Museum lot and along the street. Spaces are marked with a placard and must be paid with Mobile Meter or Park Mobile (https://parkmobile.io/ ) phone apps, or by calling 217-207-3033. After 5pm, all parking spaces are free!

There are bike racks nearby and a variety of MTD buses that service the area.

Classroom 331 is located on the 3rd floor of the A+D building. Please allow plenty of time to get to the room so we may start on time with minimal disruption.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not have to bring your ticket. We will just need your name to check in.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

The purchaser of the ticket can go to "My Tickets" and change the name to whomever will be attending. Registration is required for entry for all attendees.

What is the refund policy?

Admission itself is free but your food/drink pre-order is refundable if you contact us at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the event. Please note that EventBrite fees are non-refundable.

Are there ID requirements, an age limit, or other rules to enter the event?

This event is recommended for young adults and older given the nature of certain movie themes (e.g. adult humor). A ticket is required for all guests for entry due to the limited seating for the event. Please make sure phones and other electronic devices are silenced or put away. Attendees are not permitted to record the films and will be asked to leave if being loud or otherwise disruptive to the event. Please be sure to register for the movie(s) you wish to see. Any minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult guardian at all times.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact us with any questions at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Japan House