Tomoyuki Furumaya’s BUSHIDÔ SIXTEEN Kicks Off Tonight’s Toronto International Film Festival
Here is the latest bulletin from the official Facebook page for the Toronto International Film Festival: TIFF’s Next Wave film fest kicks off tonight! With the extra Family Day off, there’s no reason not to check out one of 17 films they are showing. Most films FREE for high school students incl Tomoyuki Furumaya’s BUSHIDÔ SIXTEEN! SYNOPSIS: Riko Narumi and Kie Kitano star in a story about two elite young female kendo fencers drawn into a high-stakes rivalry — and a surprising, uneasy friendship — in this funny and touching “frenemy” fable based on the 2007 novel by Tetsuya Honda. Fifteen-year-old Kaori is an elite kendo fencer who has trained since age three under the strict guidance of her father. Known for her competitive prowess, Kaori is stunned when she loses a match to the nonchalant Sanae, and becomes intent on settling the score and restoring her pride the next […]