Parks(HKAFF 2017)

Opened in 1917, Inokashira Park in western Tokyo was considered a gift from the Emperor to the people. Over the years, it’s become a bustling gathering place for families, musicians, performers and vendors. Produced to help commemorate the park’s centenary, this charming dramedy tells the story of three young people who work together to trace the origin of an incomplete folk song from the 60s. Inspired by the love story behind the song, the trio decides to finish the song by throwing in a few contemporary twists. Director Seta Natsuki’s tribute to generations of Inokashira Park’s dreamers will have you humming its catchy theme song for weeks.