cineWaKamome Diner『かもめ食堂』

『cine W a : japanese cinema sundays』 a showcase of films as a prelude to Japanese Film Festival Singapore 2016 Sachie (Kobayashi Satomi), from Japan, opens the "Kamome Diner" in Helsinki. The specialty menu is Onigiri rice ball. However, day after day the only customer is a geeky Japan enthusiast, Tommi (Jarkko Niemi). One day, two Japanese ladies, each with some personal issues, come to help at Sachie's diner. The number of customers gradually increases, but the diner seems to attract only those with problems. Conversation with Sachie and the tasty food seem to resolve people's concerns. The film was shot entirely on location in Helsinki through full cooperation from Finland. Famed Finnish actor, Markku Peltola (The Man Without a Past), appears in a key role.

Get off at Nicoll Highway Station along the Circle Line. Golden Mile Tower is a 5 min walk away. Bugis and Lavender stations are both 13 mins away. Refer to map for buses and bus stops. Take the lifts next to the Box Office on the ground floor lobby in front of the building (where the buses leave for Kuala Lumpur). We are at Level 5.

Drive along Beach Road towards the city and look out for the sign indicating Golden Mile Tower Carpark. Park on Level 5 – look out for a short flight of steps that lead towards grey doors that lead directly toward our cinema foyer.