The visual for the film “Saturday Fiction,” which will be released on November 3 (Friday, national holiday), has been released. Director Lou Ye will also give a speech on the first day of the film’s release.
The film, director Lou Ye’s 11th film, was an official selection in the Competition section of the 76th Venice International Film Festival and depicts the deceptive love and scheming of a Japanese Navy major and a female spy on the eve of the Pacific War, set in Shanghai. In. The film stars Kong Li, one of China’s leading actresses, with Odagiri Joe and Ayumi Nakajima from Japan.
The film also marks director Lou Ye’s first visit to Japan in about four years. On November 3 (Fri., holiday), the opening day of the film, he will appear on stage with Odagiri Joe, Nakajima Ayumi, and producer Ma Ying Li.
Comment from Lou Ye
Hello everyone in Japan. My name isLou Ye.
I am very happy to announce the opening of “Saturday Fiction” in Japan.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and cast members who participated in “Saturday Fiction”.
They are very talented and it was an honor and a pleasure to work with them.
I hope that everyone in Japan will enjoy watching this film.
I wish you a wonderful film experience.
Details for Director Lou Ye Stage Greeting
Cine Libre Ikebukuro
Stage Appearance Date/Time: November 3 (Fri., holiday) 9:30 (after screening)
Guest:Director Lowe Yeh, Producer Ma Ying Li, Joe Odagiri, Ayumi Nakajima (*Speakers are subject to change without notice)
＜Tickets
Regular 2,200 yen / TCG members 1,900 yen *Not valid with any discounts or invitations
Tickets will go on sale on October 26th (Thu) from 18:00.
Uplink Kichijoji
Date & Time: November 3 (Fri., holiday) 13:35 (after the screening), 16:25 (before the screening)
Guest:Director Low Ye, Producer Ma Ying Li, Joe Odagiri, Ayumi Nakajima (*Speakers are subject to change without notice)
＜Tickets
Regular 2,200 yen / Uplink members 1,900 yen *Not valid with any discounts or invitations
Tickets will go on sale on October 26th (Thu) from 18:00.
Shinjuku Musashino Theater
When:November 3 (Fri., holiday) 19:25 (before the screening)
Guest Speakers:Director Low Ye, Producer Ma Ying Li, Joe Odagiri, Ayumi Nakajima (*Speakers are subject to change without notice)
＜Tickets
Normal 2,200 yen *Not valid with any discounts or invitations
Tickets go on sale October 27 (Fri.) 12:00 (noon)
