Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

A tender, bittersweet character study that blends grief with whimsical fantasy and the joy of dance, anchored by a raw central performance.

Directed by

Josef Kubota Wladyka

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring

Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda

Overview

Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, whimsical and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, love, identity, healing

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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