Shall We Dance? (+ English subtitles || (30th Anniversary)
Regisseur
Te zien vanaf
Land
Japan
Jaar
2026
Lengte
136 min
Taal
Japans
Ondertiteling
Engels
Genres
Kijkwijzer
Masayuki Suô’s Shall We Dance? is a charming and deeply human exploration of loneliness, self-discovery and the quiet longing for happiness. The film follows Shohei Sugiyama (Kôji Yakusho, Perfect Days), a successful but emotionally unfulfilled office worker who becomes fascinated by a dance school and its mysterious instructor, Mai.
What begins as a secret attempt to escape the monotony of everyday life gradually becomes a search for confidence, connection and personal change. Blending subtle humour with genuine drama, Suô turns ballroom dancing into an elegant metaphor for communication, intimacy and the courage to allow change in. Beloved for its warmth and sincerity, Shall We Dance? remains a modern Japanese classic and a moving ode to ordinary people finding unexpected joy.
