Japanese Film Club presents: Shall We Dance?PG

Directed by Masayuki Suo | Japan | 1996 | 2h 17m | Japanese w/ English subtitles | Starring Kōji Yakusho, Tamiyo Kusakari, Naoto Takenaka, Eri Watanabe, Yū Tokui

Shohei Sugiyama (Koji Yakusho) seems to have it all: a high-paying job as an accountant, a beautiful home, a caring wife, and a daughter he loves dearly. Yet something still feels missing. One day, commuting on the train, he spots a beautiful woman staring wistfully out the window, and eventually decides to find her. His search leads him headfirst into the world of competitive ballroom dancing. Recently restored in 4K from the original negative, Masayuki Suo’s 1996 romantic comedy can now be seen on the big screen in all its sequin-clad, fox-trotting glory.

Reviews

‘Funny and poignant, this is entertainment in it’s kindest and swishiest form.’
★★★★
Ian Freer, Empire Magazine

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We showed Japanese Film Club presents: Shall We Dance? between August 12, 2026 and July 12, 2026.

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