TOKYO STRAYERS
Set in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, this tense suspense drama follows a single night in which the lives of four displaced teenagers collide. Marking the feature debut of 24-year-old director Ren Akiba, the film draws on his own experiences in “Toyoko”.
Asuka, a high school girl with no sense of belonging at home or at school, comes to Kabukicho inspired by Tokyo Tohiko, an autobiographical online novel by a girl living in Toyoko. There she meets the author, Hiyori, and is introduced to Edo, a protector of the area’s drifting youth, and Merio, their volatile leader. But after witnessing a shocking scene at one of Merio’s gatherings, Asuka and Hiyori are forced to flee, setting off a dangerous night of pursuit involving gangs, desperate choices, and the police. Fast-paced and well-acted, Tokyo Strayers takes a clear-eyed look at the difficult social issue in Japan with great empathy.
© 2025 “Tokyo Strayers” Film Production Committee
CONTENT WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS
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Dinner with your movie?
Bento boxes will be available from a local Japanese restaurant (TBC). Bento sales online for this movie will close June 9th at noon. Bento can still be purchased in person on the day of screening, supply will be limited.
Online Bento: $13 + TicketWeb fees + HST
In-person Bento: $15 + HST
Dietary options:
- Regular (meat)
- Vegetarian