TOKYO STRAYERS | International Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Set in Shinjukus Kabukicho, this tense suspense drama follows a single night in which the lives of four displaced teenagers collide. Marking the feature debut of 24-year-old director Ren Akiba, the film draws on his own experiences in Toyoko.Asuka, a high school girl with no sense of belonging at home or at school, comes to Kabukicho inspired by Tokyo Tohiko, an autobiographical online novel by a girl living in Toyoko. There she meets the author, Hiyori, and is introduced to Edo, a protector of the areas drifting youth, and Merio, their volatile leader. But after witnessing a shocking scene at one of Merios gatherings, Asuka and Hiyori are forced to flee, setting off a dangerous night of pursuit involving gangs, desperate choices, and the police. Fast-paced and well-acted, Tokyo Strayers takes a clear-eyed look at the difficult social issue in Japan with great empathy.StarringRio Teramoto, Akana Ikeda, Kaito Tsuna, Nao Takahashi, Yuya Matsuura, Motoki Fukami, Honami SatoCONTENT WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS 2025 Tokyo Strayers Film Production Committee Dinner with your movie?Bentos will be available from a local Japanese restaurant. They can be purchased online or in-person on the day of the event. Bento sales online for this movie will close June 9th at noon. Bento can still be purchased in person on the day of screening, supply will be limited.Online Bento: $13 + HSTIn-person Bento: $15 + HSTDietary options: Regular (meat) Vegetarian*No exchange or refund.*Membership will be checked at the JCCC. Venue: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.