Newport Beach Film Festival To Celebrate Japanese Cinema And Culture
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Californer -- Tonight, the 22^nd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Japanese Spotlight, an evening celebration of Japanese cinema and culture. The event will feature the US Premiere of the film WE MAKE ANTIQUES! KYOTO RENDEZVOUS (USOHAPPYAKU KYOMACHI ROYALE) followed by a festive Pacific Rim Gala.

WE MAKE ANTIQUES! KYOTO RENDEZVOUS (USOHAPPYAKU KYOMACHI ROYALE) is a mystery that follows a dowdy antique dealer in Kyoto who is asked by a beautiful lady, Shino (Ryoko Hirouse), to find a swindled historical and valuable teacup made by Master Oriole in the 16th century and passed on by her late father. The dealer and a pottery artist give Shino an authentic-looking imitation. Recognizing their skills, she proposes a deal to earn big money in a con game, leading them to get revenge on the villains who stained their reputation in the past. WE MAKE ANTIQUES! KYOTO RENDEZVOUS (USOHAPPYAKU KYOMACHI ROYALE) is directed by Masaharu Take and stars Kiichi Nakai, Kuranosuke Sasaki, and Ryoko Hirosue.

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"The Festival continues a proud tradition of presenting the very best in Japanese Cinema. WE MAKE ANTIQUES! KYOTO RENDEZVOUS (USOHAPPYAKU KYOMACHI ROYALE) is a compelling mystery," stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival.

The Japanese Spotlight film will screen on Wednesday, October 27th at 7:30 pm at The Triangle Starlight Cinemas (1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627). Following the screening, the Festival will host its annual Pacific Rim Gala at Time Nightclub (1875 Newport Blvd. B245 Costa Mesa, CA 92627) starting at 10:00pm. The evening will feature hosted bars by Tito's Handmade Vodka, signature tastings by top Orange County restaurants, multiple DJs and live entertainment.
For ticket information and updates visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com

Admission to the Japanese Spotlight Film and Pacific Rim Gala is $40.

Admission to Pacific Rim Gala Only is $30

Film screening only is $20.

The minimum age for attendees is 21 years old.

Attire: Cocktail/ Club Chic