Tokyo Cowboy: Sunday, December 8

Admission $5
Showings @ 2pm and 5pm
The 2pm screening will be closed-captioned, subject to availability
Discussion following the 2pm show

Comedy/Drama, 1 hour 58 min., rated PG
Directed by Marc Marriott

This charming dramedy centers on a Japanese corporate turnaround artist, Hideki. Confident that he can recharge any stagnant brand, he’s got a slick pitch deck, and he’s engaged to the corporate vice-president he reports to. His company is about to liquidate a cattle ranch in Montana, which he believes will be a “quick fix.” His Japanese beef consultant goes hilariously native, and Hideki, a smart guy, immediately sees that his idea for a quick fix was mistaken. Now unsettled and off the grid in an alien culture, Hideki re-calibrates his values and his life goals.

“A breezy character piece about self-discovery in the Wild West that is undeniably disarming.” — Muse TV

“Director Marriott keeps it within the indie drama spectrum, which allows him to focus on the human drama, which lies at the heart of this film.” — Film Threat

“A meeting of minds and cultures that’s not like Crocodile Dundee — it’s not played for laughs. It’s meaningful, and you feel like you’re on a journey with both sides.” — Film Week