AFS Founder and Artistic Director Richard Linklater will join us for an introduction and post-film discussion on Wednesday, August 16.

Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival

“A wedding of American and Japanese youth cultures as seen through a fun-house mirror.”
—The New York Times

“A sweet, cocky love-and-rock story.”
—Molly Haskell, Vogue

“A shrewd, amiable cross-cultural romance full of talent at every level.”
—Los Angeles Times

“Wish you were here …” After receiving a postcard from Japan emblazoned with the phrase, bleach-blonde Wendy (Carrie Hamilton, daughter of Carol Burnett) hops on a plane and checks into a hostel for gaijin. Penniless, she soon takes work as a hostess before meeting Hiro (played by real-life Japanese rock star Diamond Yukai, also seen in LOST IN TRANSLATION) whose band is anxiously awaiting their big break. A charming tour through bubble-era Japan, when the world ran on credit and credit ran on dreams, from Fran Rubel Kuzui (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER). Featuring title art by Keith Haring and a cameo by metal band X Japan and original songs by various local bands Red Warriors, Rin Kotogawa, and more.