Hamaguchi in Residence: Public Screening of “Asako I & II”
September 25, 2022 · 7:30 pm—10:30 pm · Princeton Garden Theatre
Department of East Asian Studies; Department of Comparative Literature; Program in East Asian Studies
“Directed by Hamaguchi Ryusuke
119 mins
Asako is a 21-year-old woman, living in Osaka. She falls in love with Baku who has a free spirit. One day, Baku suddenly disappears. Two years later, Asako now lives in Tokyo and she meets Ryohei. He looks just like her ex-boyfriend Baku, but he has a completely different personality. Ryohei is a salaryman, with a sincere personality. Asako falls in love with Ryohei.
First come, first served; general admission: $13.50, seniors: $11; free for PU ID holders. Reserve your ticket on the the Garden Theater’s website.
This event is part of Conversations, a celebration of Hamaguchi’s films, hosted by the Department of East Asian Studies, the Department of Comparative Literature, and the Program in East Asian Studies. During this series, Hamaguchi will engage the Princeton community over the course of a week in residence. A mini retrospective of his more recent films, including Drive My Car, will screen throughout the week at the Garden Theater. Most generously, he will lead a series of workshops through which a small number of students will develop and produce short films. More information about public events can be found on the Conversations website.
