We’re bringing you two fantastic films this Spring. The Last Blossom and 100 Meters are both must-see movies that you won’t want to miss. In partnership with Cardiff Animation Festival.
Sunday 26th April
15:00 The Last Blossom (18)
“What a pathetic life it’s been”
An elderly inmate serving a life sentence awaits a lonely death in his solitary cell—until a voice calls out to him. It belongs to a balsam flower, Housenka, that speaks like a human. Through their “conver
sation”, the old man begins to reflect on the life he’s led.
Japan | 2025 | 1h 30m | 18 | Baku Kinoshita | Japanese with English subtitles |
Sunday 26th April
16:50 100 Meters(12A)
Togashi is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. As years pass, Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track, revealing their true selves.
Based on the manga by Uoto (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth), don’t miss this introspective yet adrenaline fuelled film directed by the award winning Kenji Iwaisawa (On-Gaku: Our Sound).
Japan | 2025 | 1h 46m | 12A | Kenji Iwaisawa | Japanese with English subtitles |
Marketplace (11:00 – 17:00)
Kotatsu Festival Stand
A selection of Kotatsu-related goods, comics, and DVDs at an affordable price. All money raised on this stand will be used to fund the festival next year. To reduce the use of plastic bags, please bring your own bags and poly pockets if possible.
Wazakka
A variety of handmade items such as bags and pouches.
Japan-bits
A selection of amigurumi (crochet) characters and Japan-related goods.