Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb, Tokyo Fiancée features a main character also named Amélie, who has always felt Japanese, having been born and raised in Japan until she was five years old. When she turns twenty, she moves back from Belgium and initially decides to teach French in order to pay for her Japanese lessons and other living expenses. Her first student comes from such a wealthy family, however, that she does not have to take on any others, and together they explore a different, darker side of Tokyo. A mutual fascination with each other’s cultures draws them close until a sweet, but odd romance blossoms.
Preceded by a reception at 5:45 PM featuring French and Japanese cuisine from AKA Bistro in the theater's second floor lobby; a separate admission of $29 is required. Film tickets must be purchased separately. Limited to 50 people, so reserve early to guarantee your place at the table.
