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2025 J-Film | River: River is a Hilarious and Heartfelt Time-Loop Comedy about a Waitress Stuck in a Loop at a Historic Kyoto InnNEW

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Date: Thursday, 15 May, 2025       Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
1150 18th Street NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
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Map of Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), 1150 18th Street NW

River is a hilarious and heartfelt time-loop comedy about a young waitress trapped in a loop at a historic Kyoto inn, uncovering deeper truths alongside a quirky ensemble cast.

Date and Time
Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Doors open at 6:00 pm. No entry after 7:00 pm or when full.

Location
Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036

Details
• Free admission (registration required for security)
• In Japanese with English subtitles
• Runtime: 86 minutes
• Genre: Drama, Comedy, Feature
• Directed by YAMAGUCHI Junta
• Presented by the Japan Information & Culture Center and the Japan Commerce Association of Washington D.C.
• Includes access to Shinka: Inner Gardens of Reflection exhibition (closes May 29)

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