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.


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Guests:
Mai SAKAI

Wed., May 28, 2025, 19:30

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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

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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

Director
Mai SAKAI

Script
Mai SAKAI

Cinematography
Orie ICHIHASHI

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.