Japan Society of Boston Film Club

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

In Drive My Car, an aging, widowed actor takes a directing job in Hiroshima where he's required to get a chauffeur for insurance reasons. He hires a 20-year-old girl and, despite their initial misgivings, a very special relationship develops between the two.

Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and based on Haruki Murakami's 2014 short story of the same name, this acclaimed film won three awards including Best Screenplay at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. It has gone on to win several other awards including Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.

Watch the Trailer.  Films should be viewed in advance of our meetings. 

The Japan Society of Boston Film Club meets on the last Wednesday of every other month to discuss great classic and contemporary Japanese films. The purpose of our club is to support the  community of Japan enthusiasts in the New England region by creating a space for thoughtful and sociable discussion.

The JSB Film Club Website has supplementary materials for past films available to members. See the member portal for the code to access the blog!

The club is limited to Japan Society of Boston Members. Interested in joining but not yet a Member of the Japan Society of Boston? Consider becoming a Member today!