Happyend

In the near future, teenager Kou drifts through the city with his best friend Yuta as an authoritarian surveillance state tightens its grip around them.

Kou and his family have lived in Japan for generations, but they are of Korean descent. When the government introduces a new facial recognition technology, Kou is branded an “outsider.” In a society where authorities monitor every move and minorities are systematically marginalized, he is pushed to the fringes of society – and into a growing network of young people who refuse to accept the oppression.

Director Neo Sora – the son of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto – has with Happyend created a visually striking and thematically powerful film about racism, belonging, and youthful rebellion against a system determined to control everything.

Japanese Film Weekend

The film will be screened during the Japanese Film Weekend at Cinemateket in Oslo from NOV 7 to 9! The weekend will be packed with Japanese films, a celebration of diplomatic cooperation between Norway and Japan, and a Japanese activity day on Saturday.

Koie Ramen Pop-Up

On Thursday 13 NOV., Koie Ramen comes to Vega Scene with a pop-up Sandos sale! Alongside our full programme of Japanese cinema, Koie Ramen will be serving their infamous and elusive SANDOS. Full menu to be unveiled on the day. Food will be served from 16 to 21.