One of the best ways to acquaint oneself with another country's culture is cinema, said Shuji Takatori, director of the Japan Foundation in Manila. For this reason, Takatori said, the movies in this year's Eiga Sai, the Japanese Film Festival, were chosen because they serve as windows to the Japanese soul and character. "We want Filipinos to understand Japan's current situation," he said. The festival is on its 15th year. Although the movies are sure to appeal to the youth, there's a film for every member of the family, Takatori noted. "There is drama ("About Her Brother," "Rinco's Restaurant," "Dear Doctor," "Parade"...
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