Yukiko a.k.a
Midnight weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnight)!
Director: Naoya Kusaba Run Time: 98 min. Release Year: 2025 Language: Japanese
Starring: Ayame Goriki, Daichi Watanabe, Fusako Urabe, Rio Yamashita, Ryo Ishibashi
Yukiko, a 29-year-old elementary school teacher in Tokyo, struggles with student communication and personal insecurities. Overlooked in the “Favorite Teacher Ranking” and uneasy about her boyfriend’s marriage hints, she finds solace in hip-hop. Yet, in her first rap battle, she is completely overwhelmed by her opponent. This story follows Yukiko’s journey to discover the meaning of living authentically.
Showtimes:
Saturday, March 21 – 4:45 pm
Sunday, March 22 – 6:45 pm
Wednesday, March 15 – 9 pm