Taichi KIMURA 木村太一
FUJIKO
Nippon Cinema ª
In the late 1970s, Fujiko becomes a single mother after financial and family problems escalate. Despite low paying jobs, a lack of childcare, and social stigma, she finds strength and dares to start anew. Director Taichi KIMURA combines serious topics with optimism and comedy to tell a story about women’s autonomy – accompanied by an energetic soundtrack.
Tue., June 2, 2026, 19:00
Mousonturm Saal
With opening ceremony (approx. 60 min.) and in presence of the director
German premiere
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Tue., June 2, 2026, 20:00
Eldorado Arthouse Kino
German premiere
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Sat., June 6, 2026, 19:45
Eldorado Arthouse Kino
German premiere
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Winner of the NIPPON CINEMA AWARD 2026
Drama Family Social issues
Japan 2026
95 minutes
Director
Taichi KIMURA
Script
Shota GAJIN, Saki KUNIYOSHI
Cinematography
Tomoyuki KAWAKAMI
Music
Daiki TSUNETA, Shuntaro SAKUMA, Daoud Akira POPAL, Thomas YARDLEY
World sales
SC Films International
Cast
Yuki KATAYAMA, Lily Franky, YOU, MEGUMI, Tsuyoshi UJIKI
About Taichi KIMURA
木村太一
Taichi KIMURA, born in Tokyo in 1987, moved to the UK at a young age with the intention of becoming a filmmaker. After studying at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and the London College of Communication, he filmed numerous award-winning music videos and documentaries. Following his feature film debut AFTERGLOWS (2023), FUJIKO (2026 / NC ’26) is his second feature film.