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4K RESTORATION
Original Title: リンダ リンダ リンダ
Director: Nobuhiro Yamashita
Runtime: 114 mins
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Rating: PG

Synopsis

A cult favorite and a hidden gem of Japanese cinema, Linda Linda Linda returns in a stunning 4K remaster to celebrate its 20th anniversary!

In a quiet provincial town, a high school festival is just days away when an unexpected setback threatens a student rock band’s performance. The group’s guitarist suffers a finger injury, and tensions within the band lead to their vocalist quitting. Left in disarray, the remaining three members—Kei (Yu Kashii), Kyoko (Aki Maeda), and Nozomi (Shiori Sekine)—find themselves at a crossroads. On a whim, they invite Son (Bae Doona), a Korean exchange student with little musical experience, to take on the role of lead singer. Together, they form a makeshift cover band dedicated to performing Linda Linda by The Blue Hearts. As they rehearse tirelessly in the days leading up to the festival’s grand finale, their journey becomes one of unexpected friendships, quiet perseverance, and the exhilarating spirit of youth.

Text by Bitters End INC.

Screening Dates

Saturday, 23 August 2025, 2pm

Friday, 29 August 2025, 8pm

Sunday, 31 August 2025, 2pm

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