Film and Food Experience: "Lady Nikuko's Good Fortune"
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Movie & Bites event returns this July, featuring the acclaimed animated film, "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko." This heartwarming comedy-drama, with touches of magical realism, is a magical charmer for all ages and has received widespread acclaim, including nominations for Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards and Animation of the Year at the Japan Academy Film Prize.
Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, known for his work on *Children of the Sea*, and produced by STUDIO4°C, the studio behind notable titles like *Tekkonkinkreet* and *Mind Game*, "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko" centres around Nikuko, a cheerful single mother working at a local grill house in a small Japanese seaside town, and her introspective daughter Kikuko. The film explores their evolving relationship amid the backdrop of an idyllic seaside community, highlighting themes of family love and adolescence with stunning visuals of coastal life and mouthwatering Japanese cuisine.
The event promises a night filled with laughter, delicious treats, and a complimentary gift. Participants will have the opportunity to sample iconic types of konamon, Japan's flour-based street food, including Yakisoba (fried noodles), Okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancake), Karaage (fried chicken), and Edamame. For those who wish to take a piece of the night home, Otafuku Foods will provide Okonomiyaki (savoury pancake) kits as take-home gifts.
Please note that possible allergens in the food options include soy, sesame, eggs, wheat, and fish (Yakisoba may contain beef). Also, no substitutions or takeout containers are provided for leftovers.
"Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko" runs for 97 minutes and is in Japanese with English subtitles. The film has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Hochi Film Award, the Jury Award for the Scotland Loves Animation Festival, and the Axis: The Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation at the Fantasia International Film Festival.
New and existing newsletter subscribers can enter to win tickets to the event. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Fortune Favours Lady Nikuko" while enjoying a taste of Japan's street food culture. The event may not be suitable for children due to its mature themes.
- This Movie & Bites event in July features the film "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko," a heartwarming comedy-drama blending culture, animation, and entertainment.
- Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, known for his work on films like Children of the Sea, "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko" highlights the relationship between a cheerful single mother and her daughter within a picturesque Japanese seaside community.
- The evening promises a fusion of laughter, food-and-drink, and a dose of art, showcasing iconic Japanese street food such as Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki, Karaage, and Edamame.
- As a take-home gift, participants will receive Okonomiyaki kits to continue the taste of Japanese cuisine and its culture at home, although possible allergens include soy, sesame, eggs, wheat, and fish.
- This event offers a chance to immerse in the captivating world of "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko," a film celebrated worldwide with prestigious nominations like the Hochi Film Award, Japan Academy Film Prize, and Fantasia International Film Festival, but may not be suitable for children due to mature themes.
