Mon Jun 15 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

$9.41 - $25.10

All Ages

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Inspired by Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga, the film unfolds across two settings and seasons. In summer, Nagisa, a woman from the city, meets a young man by the sea. Their empty, wandering gazes mirror each other as they trade awkward words before stepping together into the rain-soaked ocean... In winter, Li, a blocked screenwriter, travels to a snow-covered village with an old camera. She discovers a strange, desolate guesthouse run by the elusive Benzo. Their conversations rarely align, yet they drift into an unexpected journey.

Through striking landscapes, inexplicable moments of oddity, and endearing characters, the film blends humour and melancholy to capture the primal joys of journey and the quiet absurdity of being human.

The latest masterpiece by one of Japan finest filmmakers won the Golden Lion, top prize at the Locarno International Film Festival and the Kinema Jumpo Awards for Best Film and Best Actress.

Starring
Shim Eun-kyung, Yuumi Kawai, Mansaku Takada, Shiro Sano, Shinichi Tsutsumi

©2025 Two Seasons, Two Strangers Production Committee
 

Dinner with your movie?
Bentos will be available from a local Japanese restaurant. Bento sales online for this movie will close June 12th at noon. Bento can still be purchased in person on the day of screening, supply will be limited.

Online Bento: $13 + HST
In-person Bento: $15 + HST

Dietary options: 

  1. Regular (meat) 
  2. Vegetarian

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

Net Capacity: 500

TWO SEASONS, TWO STRANGERS | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

  • 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.

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limit 10 per person
G/A Admit One
Non-member
$25.10 ($20.00 + $5.10 fees, including tax)
JCCC Member
$18.95 ($15.00 + $3.95 fees, including tax)
Children (14 and under)
$9.41 ($7.00 + $2.41 fees, including tax)
Bento (Vegetarian)
$16.69 ($13.00 + $3.69 fees, including tax)
Bento (Regular)
$16.69 ($13.00 + $3.69 fees, including tax)

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TWO SEASONS, TWO STRANGERS | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Mon Jun 15 2026 7:00 PM

(Doors 6:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto ON

$9.41 - $25.10 All Ages

Inspired by Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga, the film unfolds across two settings and seasons. In summer, Nagisa, a woman from the city, meets a young man by the sea. Their empty, wandering gazes mirror each other as they trade awkward words before stepping together into the rain-soaked ocean... In winter, Li, a blocked screenwriter, travels to a snow-covered village with an old camera. She discovers a strange, desolate guesthouse run by the elusive Benzo. Their conversations rarely align, yet they drift into an unexpected journey.

Through striking landscapes, inexplicable moments of oddity, and endearing characters, the film blends humour and melancholy to capture the primal joys of journey and the quiet absurdity of being human.

The latest masterpiece by one of Japan finest filmmakers won the Golden Lion, top prize at the Locarno International Film Festival and the Kinema Jumpo Awards for Best Film and Best Actress.

Starring
Shim Eun-kyung, Yuumi Kawai, Mansaku Takada, Shiro Sano, Shinichi Tsutsumi

©2025 Two Seasons, Two Strangers Production Committee
 

Dinner with your movie?
Bentos will be available from a local Japanese restaurant. Bento sales online for this movie will close June 12th at noon. Bento can still be purchased in person on the day of screening, supply will be limited.

Online Bento: $13 + HST
In-person Bento: $15 + HST

Dietary options: 

  1. Regular (meat) 
  2. Vegetarian

*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.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

All Ages
limit 10 per person
G/A Admit One
Non-member
$25.10 ($20.00 + $5.10 fees, including tax)
JCCC Member
$18.95 ($15.00 + $3.95 fees, including tax)
Children (14 and under)
$9.41 ($7.00 + $2.41 fees, including tax)
Bento (Vegetarian)
$16.69 ($13.00 + $3.69 fees, including tax)
Bento (Regular)
$16.69 ($13.00 + $3.69 fees, including tax)

Delivery Method

eTickets