First Gentleman: dir Hayato Kawai (2021)

Hiyori (Kei Tanaka) is an ornithologist whose wife Rinko (Miki Nakatani)) unexpectedly becomes prime minister – making him the first gentleman of the country. Unexpected circumstances complicate things in this romantic comedy.

This is part of Japan Film Week, co-hosted by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research (which is also responsible for the RAK Fine Arts Festival) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Dubai and the Al Qasimi Foundation. All films are free, first come first served with pre-registration available.