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Chronic Youth Film Festival: Preview: Happyend + Recorded Q&A (12A*)

Against All Odds

Happyend

Neo Sora’s breathtaking fiction feature debut explores a dystopian near-future Tokyo through the eyes of a group of teenagers rebelling against societal expectations.

‘If we’re going to die, let’s have fun!’ 

Set against an impending earthquake, the film follows best friends Yuta and Kou in their interrogation of societal standing and what it means to have fun in an authoritarian society. Driven by the natural chemistry of the film’s first-time actors, Neo Sora’s narrative offers a light-touch and hopeful approach to futurism that reverberates with the pulse of its techno soundtrack. 

Following the screening will be a recorded Q&A with Happyend’s writer and director, Neo Sora. 

Before the screening, from 16:30-17:30 join us in our Conservatory for a live music experience inspired by the film’s soundscape. Expect a mix where music and rebellion collide. 

Booking for the live music experience is free and separate from the booking for the film. 

Content Warning: Strong language, contains flashing images. If you’d like a more nuanced description of what to expect, please get in touch with the programmers by emailing [email protected].

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