Mon Jun 22 2026

7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

All Ages

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Set in 2003, Sham follows elementary school teacher Seiichi, who is accused by Ritsuko, the mother of one of his students, of brutal corporal punishment. Sensing a scandal, a reporter publishes the accusations under Seiichi’s real name, and the explosive story sends shockwaves across the country. As the media descends, Seiichi becomes the target of relentless public condemnation, personal betrayal, and professional ruin. Public opinion overwhelmingly sides with Ritsuko, and an extraordinary legal force is assembled for a civil trial unlike any seen before. Yet when Seiichi finally takes the stand, he rejects every accusation, insisting that the entire case was fabricated.

Based on a true story, Master Director Miike’s Sham is a gripping and deeply affecting courtroom drama. Both unsettling and unexpectedly compassionate, it is anchored by powerhouse performances from Go Ayano and Kou Shibasaki.

Starring
Go Ayano, Kou Shibasaki, Kazuya Kamenishi, Fumino Kimura, Ken Mitsuishi, Kazuki Kitamura, Kaoru Kobayashi

CONTENT WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS

© 2007 Fukuda Masumi/Shinchōsha
© 2025 Sham Production Committee

*No exchange or refund.
​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Net Capacity: 500

SHAM | Toronto Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

  • On sale soon
  • Wed May 13 2026
  • 10:00AM EDT

  • TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

    Film

    The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) showcases the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, and the Japanese Film Academy.

SHAM | Toronto Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Mon Jun 22 2026 7:00 PM

(Doors 6:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto ON
  • On sale soon
  • Wed May 13 2026
  • 10:00AM EDT

All Ages

Set in 2003, Sham follows elementary school teacher Seiichi, who is accused by Ritsuko, the mother of one of his students, of brutal corporal punishment. Sensing a scandal, a reporter publishes the accusations under Seiichi’s real name, and the explosive story sends shockwaves across the country. As the media descends, Seiichi becomes the target of relentless public condemnation, personal betrayal, and professional ruin. Public opinion overwhelmingly sides with Ritsuko, and an extraordinary legal force is assembled for a civil trial unlike any seen before. Yet when Seiichi finally takes the stand, he rejects every accusation, insisting that the entire case was fabricated.

Based on a true story, Master Director Miike’s Sham is a gripping and deeply affecting courtroom drama. Both unsettling and unexpectedly compassionate, it is anchored by powerhouse performances from Go Ayano and Kou Shibasaki.

Starring
Go Ayano, Kou Shibasaki, Kazuya Kamenishi, Fumino Kimura, Ken Mitsuishi, Kazuki Kitamura, Kaoru Kobayashi

CONTENT WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS

© 2007 Fukuda Masumi/Shinchōsha
© 2025 Sham Production Committee

*No exchange or refund.
​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Net Capacity: 500

TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

Film

The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) showcases the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, and the Japanese Film Academy.