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Monday, 13 May 2024 08:09

Roman Peony's debut screening in Japan

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"Roman Peony" film was screened for the first time at Okinawa International Movie Festival (OIMF) at the end of April 2024. The event was held in Naha City, Okinawa Islands, Japan. The international festival was themed "Laugh & Peace", showcasing the best films from many countries, especially Asia. "Roman Peony" was the only special invite in OIMF 2024 from Indonesia. The film was special because it is showing a multicultural love triangle. It takes place in three cities in Japan's northernmost island Hokkaido namely Sapporo, Shobetsu, and Wakkanai.

"Roman Peony" director Alfrits said he will create more films, especially the ones promoting an exchange between Indonesia and Japan. Meanwhile, "Roman Peony" producer Vincent Mancahaya said he was proud of the screening of "Roman Peony" at OIMF, for the film gets positive response at Naha Cultural Art Center.

The film was produced by Connection Film in collaboration with Yoshimoto Kreatif Indonesia & Neo Metro Film. The casts are from Japan and Indonesia namely Jessica Veranda (former member of JKT48), Genki Sadamatsu, Hitomi, Diera Nathania, and Daisuke Hamada. Roman Peony is about two hurting people who planned to visit Japan in hope for miracle and enlightenment.

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