JFF 2026 Penang Prelude Screening: The Hotel of my Dream

JFF2026 in Penang Prelude Screening: The Hotel of my Dream @ Hin Bus Depot

Film Details: 

The Hotel of my Dream [私にふさわしいホテル]

d. TSUTSUMI Yukihiko / 2024 / 98min / Drama, Comedy

Cast: Non, TANAKA Kei, TAKITOH Kenichi

Synopsis

Promising young writer Kayoko (Non) struggles to debut her work despite winning a literary award. Criticism from the respected Higashijujo (TAKITOH Kenichi) has scuppered her literary dreams compelling her to visit the Hill Top Hotel, destination of all great writers, only to find Higashijujo in the room above! With some help from her editor Endo (TANAKA Kei), Kayoko schemes to sabotage the critic, who is struggling to meet his own writing deadline, before their showdown takes an unexpected turn. Based on the novel by YUZUKI Asako, known for the acclaimed novel BUTTER, will Kayoko finally make her writer’s dream come true?

Screening Information

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 8:30PM

Venue: Hin Bus Depot

Notes:

• Admission/Bookings: Admission is FREE. Prior booking is REQUIRED.
• Kindly select the preferred screening time
• Max Two (2) pax under One (1) name only
• Screening in Japanese with English subtitles.
• If you require access needs during the day of screening, email hannah_ha@jpf.co.jp or WhatsApp +6019-322 3329 (Hannah)
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Disclaimer

NO RECORDING

This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you consent to surveillance by security personnel. You agree not to bring any recording device into the theatre. If you attempt to use or enter with recording device, you will be denied admission. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to your immediate removal from the theatre and forfeiture of device and its contents. Unauthorized recordings will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability.

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