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Japan Film Festival: Pekorosu no haha ni ai ni iku (Pecoross’ Mother and Her Days)

November 10, 2017 7:00 pm. The Canadian Film Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan and The Japan Foundation, is proud to present the 35th annual Festival Japan, celebrating the richness and diversity of contemporary Japanese Cinema.No reservation required, but please arrive early to guarantee a seat.Pekorosu no haha ni ai ni iku (Pecoross' Mother and Her Days)directed by Azuma MorisakiJapan, 2013, 123 minutesJapanese with English subtitlesYuuichi is a divorced salaryman, devoted to his music, his manga, and his laid back lifestyle. When his mother Mitsue develops dementia after the death of her husband, he reluctantly realises he cannot care for her by himself. As Mitsue spends time with the nursing home's idiosyncratic inhabitants, her fading memories gradually lead her to retrace her past. This heartwarming film is based on a true story.. 9376 University DriveOttawa, ON K1S 5B6.. Event Details. Location: 9376 University Drive, Ottawa