Mai SAKAI 酒井麻衣
CHA-CHA
チャチャ
Nippon Cinema ª
Cha-Cha and Raku couldn’t be more different, but end up as a couple. This quirky and colorful dark comedy develops into an exploration of unconventional relationships and the secrets and obsessions hiding beneath the surface. Inspired by all the absurdities of love, director Mai SAKAI convinces with eccentric characters and a unique narrative structure.
Guests:
Mai SAKAI
Wed., May 28, 2025, 19:30
Mal Seh'n Kino
European premiere in presence of the director Mai SAKAI
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Fri., May 30, 2025, 16:30
Mousonturm Saal
European premiere in presence of the director Mai SAKAI
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Art Obsessions Romance
チャチャ
Chacha
Japan 2024
108 minutes
World sales
Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Cast
Marika ITO, Taishi NAKAGAWA, Sawako FUJIMA, Akihisa SHIONO, Takashi FUJI
About Mai SAKAI
酒井麻衣
Mai SAKAI was born in Nagano Prefecture in 1991 and studied at the Kyoto University of Art and Design. Her independent directorial debut BE A LIGHT TO THE WORLD (2015) received numerous awards. Her commercial breakthrough came with OPENING NIGHT (2017). CHA-CHA (2024 / NC ‘25) is Mai SAKAI’s first film to be screened at Nippon Connection.