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The Bioscope and The Embassy Of Japan, are proud to present The Japanese Film Festival from 7 - 10 August. Tickets have been made FREE courtesy of The Embassy.
ALL FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMS SCREENED AT THE BIOSCOPE WILL HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have booked and no longer are able to attend, please email us on info@thebioscope.co.za so we can release the booking.
SEE THE FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME HERE
The Wonderland
Director: Keiichi Hara
Voiced by: Mayu Matsuoka, An, Kumiko Aso
Runtime: 115 minutes
Genre: Anime, Fantasy
Synopsis:
This beautifully animated isekai (fantasy fiction) is based on the children’s book Chikashitsu kara no Fushigi na Tabi (Strange journey from the basement) by Sachiko Kashiwaba. The day before her birthday, Akane opens a door to a secret world. An enigmatic alchemist and his apprentice guide her through the fantastical place determined to see her fulfil the prophesy of restoring their kingdom.