“Like a rat, I want to be beautiful. Because you have a beauty that can’t be reflected in pictures” -sung by Linda, Linda, Linda

In a quiet Japanese town, an unexpected setback threatens an all girl rock band’s performance at the annual school festival. The three remaining band members, Kei (Yu Kashii), Kyoko (Aki Maeda), and Nozomi (Shiori Sekine), struggle to find a new vocalist until they convince the Korean exchange student, Son (Bae Doona) to take on the challenge. Together they form a new band, dedicated to performing a rendition of Linda Linda by The Blue Hearts, rehearsing relentlessly in the days leading up to the school festival. As new friendships form, and the end of the school year nears, Linda Linda Linda is a film about perseverance, friends and the spirit of youth.

Recently restored and re-released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film, see Linda Linda Linda (2005) on the big screen, for a special screening co-presented with the Hatena Group!

Film: Linda Linda Linda リンダリンダリンダ

Director: Nobuhiro Yamashita

Rating: PG

Run Time: 114 minutes

Language: Japanese audio with English subtitles

Tickets

Members - $14**

Students - $16

Adults - $18

*Please only purchase ACC Member tickets if you have purchased a membership, which you can do at www.asiancinemacollective.com

*If you are unable to attend our screenings due to financial barriers, we have a limited number of pay-it-forward tickets available. Please email hello@asiancinemacollective with your name, a little bit about yourself and why you would like to attend the screening and we will be in touch.

About Hatena Group

Hatena Group, Australia’s beloved Japanese dining group, harmonising local charm with a blend of traditional and modern Japanese flavours. Their restaurants include Nakano Darling, Yakitori Yurippi, Ramen Auru, Ichiro's Sports Bar, Tachinomi YP, Nomidokoro Indigo and Don'to. Find out more about them here.

About the Asian Cinema Collective

Celebrating the best of Asian Cinema – from childhood classics, essential viewing and emerging new talents. The Asian Cinema Collective offers a space for fans of Asian cinema and the diaspora to come together and view these films on the big screen! Find out more about us here.

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