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Screening: "Cast Me If You Can" 『脇役物語』

  • Thursday, March 01, 2012
  • 7:00 PM
  • The Ray Stark Family Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
 

Thursday, March 1, 2012  7:00pm

The Ray Stark Family Theatre
George Lucas Building, SCA 108
USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Written & Directed by Atsushi Ogata 
Produced by Eriko Miyagawa, Eric Nyari and Atsushi Ogata

Followed by a Q&A with Atsushi Ogata and Eriko Miyagawa, moderated by Dr. Akira Mizuta Lippit, Chair of the SCA Division of Critical Studies

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Synopsis 
Hiroshi is an actor who always plays supporting roles and lives in the shadow of his famous playwright father, Kenta. Hiroshi has the virtue of being helpful to strangers, but as a result, like a chameleon, he is always mistaken for someone else: a sales clerk, a policeman, and even a kidnapper. Both at work and at home, Hiroshi struggles daily with his marginalized existence.

One day, luck changes. Hiroshi gets cast in a Woody Allen remake. He meets his muse Aya, an energetic aspiring actress, who doesn't mistake him for anyone else. Hiroshi falls for Aya head over heels. With tips from his younger colleague, Tomo, Hiroshi tries to make a move for Aya. But Hiroshi is his own worst enemy for getting a date, or keeping the lead role...

A sweet, subtle romantic comedy for all generations that will leave you smiling… 

Provided courtesy of Dream On. Not Rated. Running time: 97 minutes. In Japanese, with English subtitles.

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