Fujiko
Singapore Premiere
Taichi Kimura Japan 2026 95 min PG13 (Some Coarse Language)
1970s, Japan. Former disco dancer Fujiko finds her groove as a single mother after reclaiming her baby from her in-laws. Fusing an irreverent rock ’n’ roll spirit with comedy, the drama celebrates independence in a patriarchal society.
In 1970s Japan, Fujiko takes the unconventional route of becoming a single mother after reclaiming her infant who was forcibly taken away by her in-laws. Her decision is met with derision by unsympathetic family members, while the lack of childcare facilities leaves her with less time to work, thrusting her into dire situations. Yet Fujiko remains determined; she encounters warmth and support when she least expects, allowing her to create the life she envisions for her family.
Set against the backdrop of the women’s movement resurgence in Japan, Fujiko fuses an irreverent rock ’n’ roll spirit with comedy as it charts the path of a woman finding her groove as an independent woman in a patriarchal society.
Synopsis Writer: Sasha Han
25 Oct, Sun 2:00PM / 95 min
Golden Village Bugis+, Hall 3
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Fujiko
Taichi Kimura
Japan
2026
Japanese
English
95 min
PG13 (Some Coarse Language)
Singapore Premiere
Taichi Kimura
Japan-born Taichi Kimura moved to the UK to pursue filmmaking at Central Saint Martins and the London College of Communication. Besides narrative fiction filmmaking, he also directs music videos and documentaries. His feature debut Afterglows (2023) was followed by Fujiko, which premiered at Udine’s Far East Film Festival, where it won the Golden Mulberry Audience Award.
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