OPENING FRIDAY
‘Eye in the Sky’ *** 1/2
A joint U.S.-British military operation to capture terrorists in Kenya using drones takes a potentially deadly turn. With Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman. Written by Guy Hibbert. Directed by Gavin Hood. (R, 1:42)
‘God’s Not Dead 2’
(Not reviewed)
A teacher (Melissa Joan Hart) respond to a student’s question about Jesus, and lands in deep trouble. (R, 1:58) At Kahala 8
‘I Saw the Light’ **
Tom Hiddleston stars as the tormented country legend Hank Williams, a leading musical star of the 1940s and ’50s. With Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones. Written and directed by Marc Abraham. (R, 2:03)
‘Krisha’ ****
Thanksgiving is the backdrop as a Texas woman returns home to the family she abandoned years earlier. With Krisha Fairchild, Robyn Fairchild, Bill Wise. Written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. (R, 1:23) At Kahala 8
‘Meet the Blacks’
(Not reviewed)
Carl Black (Mike Epps) moves his family from Chicago to Beverly Hills in hopes of a better life. With Zulay Henao, Bresha Webb and Lil Duval. (R, 1:58) At Kahala 8
‘Tenshin’
(Not reviewed)
Okakura “Tenshin” Kakuzo becomes the father of Japanese modern art. With Shido Nakamura (“Letters from Iwo Jima”) and Naoto Takenaka (“Shall We Dance?”). (R, 1:58) At Kahala 8
NOW PLAYING
‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ **1/2
A woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself imprisoned in a cellar, unsure whether to believe her captor (John Goodman), who claims the outside world has been rendered uninhabitable. With John Gallagher Jr. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg. (PG-13, 1:45)
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ **
Ben Affleck dons the cowl to take on Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel in the duo’s first big-screen pairing. With Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons. Written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer. Directed by Zack Snyder. (PG-13, 2:31)
‘Deadpool’ *1/2
Ryan Reynolds stars as a former Special Forces operative turned unconventional anti-hero in this Marvel Comics adaptation. With Morena Baccarin and Ed Skrein. Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Directed by Tim Miller. (R, 1:46)
‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ *
In the final installment of the trilogy, Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Ford (Theo James) go beyond the walls enclosing Chicago and face shocking new discoveries. With Jeff Daniels, Maggie Q, Octavia Spencer, Miles Teller and Naomi Watts. Written by Noah Oppenheim, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage and Stephen Chbosky. Directed by Robert Schwentke. (PG-13, 2:01)
‘Gods of Egypt’ *1/2
To save his true love, mortal hero Bek (Brenton Thwaites) teams with god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) to battle Set (Gerard Butler), the god of darkness, who illegitimately occupies the throne of Egypt. With Chadwick Boseman. Written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Directed by Alex Proyas. (PG-13, 1:40) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Pearl Highlands Stadium 12
‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ ***1/2
Sally Field stars as a woman who experiences a late-in-life renaissance via a self-help seminar and a handsome new co-worker (Max Greenfield). With Beth Behrs. Written by Michael Showalter and Laura Terruso. Directed by Showalter. (R, 1:30) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8
‘London Has Fallen’ *
The funeral of the British prime minister is the target of terrorists in this sequel to the 2013 hit “Olympus Has Fallen.” With Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Babak Najafi. (R, 1:39)
‘Miracles from Heaven’ **1/2
After an accident, a young girl (Kylie Rogers) with an incurable disease experiences a reversal unexplainable by medical experts. With Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson and John Carroll Lynch. Written by Randy Brown. Directed by Patricia Riggen. (PG, 1:49)
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ *1/2
Nia Vardalos returns in this follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. With John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Gia Carides. Written by Vardalos. Directed by Kirk Jones. (PG, 1:34)
‘Risen’ **1/2
Rome orders a military tribune to investigate Jesus’ final weeks and quell an uprising in Jerusalem. With Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth and Cliff Curtis. Written by Kevin Reynolds and Paul Aiello. Directed by Reynolds. (PG-13, 1:47) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ ***
Tina Fey stars as an American journalist who discovers the absurdity and adrenaline rush of serving in the war zones of Afghanistan and Pakistan. With Margot Robbie and Martin Freeman. Written by Robert Carlock, based on the memoir “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” by Kim Barker. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. (R, 1:51) At Koko Marina
‘The Witch’ **1/2
Strange events befall a farmer and his family when they are banished to the edge of an ominous forest in 1630 New England. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie. Written and directed by Robert Eggers.
‘The Young Messiah’
(Not reviewed)
The 7-year-old Jesus Christ and family discover the nature of his divine being. With Adam Greaves-Neal, Clive Russell and Vincent Walsh. Written by Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh and Cyrus Nowrasteh. Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh. (PG-13, 1:51) At Pearl Highlands Stadium 12
‘Zootopia’ ***
Rookie cop Judy Hopps — a bunny — teams up with slick con-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve a mystery in Disney’s 55th animated feature. Voices by Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Shakira. Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore; co-directed by Jared Bush. (PG, 1:48)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
‘Castle in the Sky’
11 a.m. Saturday at Kahala 8, $10 (NR, 2:04)
A zeppelinlike airship is attacked by pirates and Sheeta falls to earth and meets Pazu in a small mining town. The pair team up to find a floating castle while running from pirates. Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
‘The Met: Madame Butterfly Live’
12:55 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $19-$25 (NR, 3:30)
Puccini’s love story stars soprano Kristine Opolais in the title role with her son being portrayed by a puppet who will be operated by three puppeteers from the Blind Summit Theatre.
‘Grave of the Fireflies’
7 p.m. Monday at Ward Stadium, $10 (NR, 1:28)
Anime story of a brother and his younger sister trying to survive the aftermath of a World War II bombing. Directed by Isao Takahata.
‘Hardcore Henry: The Ultimate Fan Experience’
7 p.m. Thursday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16 (R, 2:00)
Action film starring Sharlto Copley and directed by Ilya Naishuller will be followed by behind-the-scenes footage and a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers.
‘The GI Film Festival Cinematic Salute’
7 p.m. Thursday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16 (PG-13, 2:10)
Appreciation is showed to all military personnel with two short films honoring the warrior spirit and a pre-taped show featuring interviews with Gary Sinise and Danny Trejo plus appearances from first lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, Adam Driver and more. There will also be a behind-the-scenes peek at the military zombie film “Range 15.”
Hawaii International Film Festival — Spring Showcase
Honolulu’s annual spring film fling returns for a 19th year Saturday with World War II-era opening night film “Persona Non Grata,” with director Cellin Gluck in attendance. The festival continues through April 10, with closing film (and SXSW sensation) “Everybody Wants Some” from director Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”). See films at Dole Cannery Stadium 18. Tickets are $10-$14, available at hiff.org, the HIFF box office at Dole Cannery or call 447-0577. For additional films screening beyond April 7, go to hiff.org.
>> ‘The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor’ (United States)
1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Dr. Haing S. Ngor was forced into labor camps by the Khmer Rouge, escaped years of torture, then re-create his experiences in a film that would win him an Academy Award. This documentary tells the dramatic story about arguably the most recognizable survivor of the Cambodian genocide, a man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in his homeland, only to be murdered in a Los Angeles Chinatown alley — a case still muddled with conspiracy theories.
>> ‘Marguerite’ (France)
3:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Monday
Paris, 1920s. Marguerite Dumont is a wealthy woman, lover of music and opera, who loves to sing for her friends, although she’s not a good singer. The problem begins when she decides to perform in front of a real audience. Inspired by screechy American soprano Florence Foster Jenkins, “Marguerite” is a pitch-perfect comedy of manners.
>> ‘The Genealogy of Sake’ (Japan)
3:45 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. April 9
The history of Japanese sake goes back 2,000 years, and its brewing process is extremely detailed and complex. This documentary film follows the lives of artisans who dedicate their lives to pass on the heritage.
>> ‘Persona Non Grata’ (Japan) — Opening night film
6 p.m. Saturday and 4:45 p.m. April 10
The audacious true story of the Japanese diplomat who acted against orders to save thousands of Jewish lives from Nazi extermination, “Persona Non Grata” is a sweeping, historical film that follows Chiune Sugihara from his early days in Manchuria to his posting as Japan’s consul in Lithuania during World War II, where Sugihara put career and family at great risk by issuing transit visas to imperiled European refugees, helping more than 6,000 Jews escape to Japanese territory.
>> ‘Tanna’ (Australia, Vanuatu)
6:15 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. April 9
After a young woman runs away with the man she loves to avoid an arranged marriage, villagers wrestle with preserving their traditional culture or adapting it to outside demands for individual freedom. A tale of star-crossed lovers, “Tanna” is the first film shot entirely in the nation of Vanuatu, with a cast made up almost entirely of Yakel indigenous people.
>> ‘Morris from America’ (United States)
8:30 p.m. Saturday and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday
“Morris from America” revolves around a 13-year-old African-American boy named Morris and the relationship he has with his father, Curtis, during adolescence. Complicating matters, they are new residents of Heidelberg, Germany — a city of rich history but little diversity. Morris falls in love with a local German girl named Katrin, and his tumultuous connection with her takes him on a journey of self-discovery.
>> ‘The Inerasable’ (Japan)
8:45 p.m. Saturday and April 8
A mystery writer has taken a job writing haunted tales for a magazine. One day she receives a story from a young student, Kobu, claiming her apartment is haunted. As it turns out, Kobu is not the only one in her building with a supernatural problem in this classic “obake” film — part detective mystery, part ghost thriller.
>> ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ (United Kingdom / India)
12:30 p.m. Sunday and noon April 10
Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar (Dev Patel, “Slumdog Millionaire”) earns admittance to Cambridge University during World War I, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G.H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons). Facing the racism of the times, Srinivasa challenges the establishment and changes the status quo of the ivory tower, forging new ideas in mathematics.
>> ‘Sons of Halawa’ and ‘The Roots of ‘Ulu’ (United States)
2:45 p.m. Sunday and April 10
‘Anakala (Uncle) Pilipo Solatorio preserves the cultural traditions, music and stories of Molokai’s sacred Hawaiian valley, home to his family for generations. Will Pilipo’s son, Greg, come home to take on the responsibility of carrying traditions forward, or will Pilipo’s two hanai sons (Josh, a taro farmer, and Jason, a musician from New York) be left with the challenge? This film will play as a double feature with “The Roots of ‘Ulu” (HIFF 2015 Audience Award Best Short).
>> ‘Tyrus’ (United States) — HIFF 2015 Audience Award Best Documentary Winner
3:30 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. April 10
“Tyrus” examines the life and work of Tyrus Wong, now 104, and considered the oldest living Chinese-American artist. Beginning with his arrival to the immigration detention center at Angel Island in 1919, 9-year-old Wong would overcome a life of poverty, racism and discrimination. The quiet beauty of his Eastern-influenced paintings caught the eye of Walt Disney and became the inspiration for the classic animated feature “Bambi,” and for the next 25 yearsTyrus explored his artistry at Warner Bros., where his striking storyboards and set illustrations helped set the tone and drama for films such as “The Sands of Iwo Jima,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” William Goldman’s “Harper” and Sam Peckinpah’s “The Wild Bunch.”
>> ‘Sweet 20’ (Vietnam)
5 p.m. Sunday and 8:15 p.m. Monday
Mrs. Dai, a foul-mouthed widow who lives with her only son’s family, stumbles upon a mysterious photo studio, which magically turns her into a beautiful 20-year-old girl. A Vietnamese adaptation of the Korean hit “Miss Granny,” “Sweet 20” is the top-earning Vietnamese film of all time.
>> ‘The Lovers and the Despot’ (United Kingdom)
5:15 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday
The romance between South Korean film director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee attracts unbelievable twists of fate. The two find themselves kidnapped by the North Korean regime, and are forced to play along with a bizarre filmmaking project led by superfan Kim Jong-il. Enduring torture and imprisonment, they realize escape is possible through filmmaking — but the smallest mistake could cost them their lives.
>> ‘Sunset Song’ (United Kingdom)
7:30 p.m. Sunday and 5 p.m. April 10
Based on a famous Scottish novel set in rural Scotland, “Sunset Song” follows a young woman named Chris and her intense passion for life, for the unsettling Ewan, and for the unforgiving land. When World War I brings the modern world to bear on the community in the harshest possible way, Chris must draw from the spirit of the ancient land in order to find her strength.
>> ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ (New Zealand)
7:45 p.m. Sunday and 8:15 p.m. April 8
Raised on hip-hop and foster care, city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. But when tragedy strikes, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. The latest film from HIFF favorite and upcoming “Thor: Ragnarok” director Taiki Waititi.
>> ‘Something Like Something Like it’ (Japan)
6:15 p.m. Monday and 3:30 p.m. April 9
Shinden is a young but untalented apprentice with a “rakugo” (traditional comic storytelling) troupe in Tokyo who is sent on a quest to find the prodigal Shintoto and persuade him to perform, lest the troupe be disbanded! A comedic road movie about self-discovery and the art of laughter.
>> ‘Ryuzo and His Seven Henchmen’ (Japan)
6 p.m. Tuesday and 7:45 p.m. April 10
Ryuzo (Tatsuya Fuji) is a retired yakuza gangster who lives a quiet unassuming life with his salaryman son, Ryuhei (Masanobu Katsumura). One day, the old gangster receives a call from an impostor pretending to be his son, asking for 5 million yen, but sees through the trick. Reuniting his seven former henchmen to strike back, the elderly yakuza members soon learn that they must overcome their weaknesses if they are to prevail.
>> ‘Family Ingredients’ (United States / Hawaii)
6:15 p.m. Tuesday
Embark on a culinary journey with Chef Ed Kenney as he explores traditional Hawaiian foods, poi, soba noodles from Okinawa, and pipikaula (salted dried beef), and how these delectables have influenced culture in Hawaii. Three new episodes from the Emmy-winning series will be screened together in a special program, in advance of their broadcast premiere.
>> ‘Remember You’ (South Korea)
8:15 p.m. Tuesday and April 9
Seok-Won (Jung Woo-Sung) lost 10 years of his memory after a car accident, and for some reason, he has a great deal of fear about his past. One day, an afternoon visit to the hospital leads him to sit directly in front of a woman in tears, Jin-Young (Kim Ha-Neul). This chance encounter soon leads to love, but Seok-Won’s past also begins to emerge.
>> ‘High Rise’ (United Kingdom)
8:30 p.m. Tuesday
A sci-fi thriller starring Tom Hiddleston, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. Two miles west of London, Dr. Robert Laing moves into his new apartment seeking soulless anonymity, only to find that the building’s residents have no intention of leaving him alone, and his good manners and sanity disintegrate along with the building. People are the problem. Booze is the currency. Sex is the panacea.
>> ‘Chongqing Hotpot’ (China)
6 p.m. Wednesday and 8:15 p.m. Thursday
Three friends try to unload a failing hotpot restaurant in an old bomb shelter in Chongqing, find a buyer for the restaurant, but must first enlarge the space. Digging, they emerge in a bank vault next door. Bad break: The bank is a target of some robbers.
>> ‘Initiation Love’ (Japan)
8 p.m. Wednesday and 6 p.m. Thursday
In a love story set in Shizuoka and Tokyo in the late 1980s and told in two versions, Side A and Side B, considering the long-distance relationship between Suzuki (Shota Matsuda), a college student , and Mayu (Atsuko Maeda) a dental hygienist.
>> ‘Seoul Searching’ (United States)
8:15 p.m. Wednesday and 3:15 p.m. April 9
Teen comedy and coming of age film, based on a true story: During the 1980s, the Korean government created a special summer camp for “gyopo” or foreign-born Korean teenagers where they could spend their summer in Seoul to learn about their motherland — but while the intentions of the program were honorable, the activities of the teens were not.
>> ‘Aloha from Lavaland’ (United States / Hawaii)
6:15 p.m. Thursday
On June 27, 2014, Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano began flowing directly toward the center of Pahoa, threatening to cut off the town’s residents. “Aloha from Lavaland” considers what the incident can teach us about community, sustainability, harmony and aloha. Preceded by “Ahi Ka” (Halekulani Golden Orchid Award Best Short, HIFF 2015).
>> ‘Zubaan’ (India)
8 p.m. Thursday and 2:15 p.m. April 10
Dilsher, born to a poor Punjabi family, ventures to the big city, seeking to find his true self. He soon runs up the ranks of a major corporation and becomes the adopted son of the CEO, much to the chagrin of the boss’s own spoiled son and conniving wife. He also connects with Amira, a tormented singer who reconnects him with music that he loved but once abandoned, and must choose between climbing the corporate ladder or returning to his musical roots.
ARTHOUSE
DORIS DUKE THEATRE
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members
Filipino Film Festival
Saturday through April 24; $10, $8 for members, free for ages 17 and under; 532-6097.
Opening-night reception (themed in ode to the 1898 inauguration of the Republic of the Philippines), 6 p.m. Saturday with a no-host bar, food by Max’s of Manila (with a menu inspired by the original 1898 menu), entertainment by Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii, martial arts demonstrations by Grand Master Robert Garcia and film screening at 7:30 p.m. of “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”; $35, $30 for members. (Movie only, $10, $8 for members.)
>> ‘Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo’
(Also runs 7:30 p.m. Sunday)
The story of Andres Bonifacio, founder and leader of the late 1890s liberation movement, the Katipunan, is told through the eyes of three Manila high school students touring a museum filled with objects serving as “windows” to Bonifacio’s armed revolt against Spanish colonial rule. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2014, Philippines, 1:40)
>> ‘Patintero: Ang Alamat Ni Meng Patalo’
1 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday
Family-friendly film about a young girl who gets an unlikely team of losers to side with her in a battle for the streets. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:30)
>> ‘Filemon Mamon’
4 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Thursday
Musical comedy based on the popular children’s book about an overweight high school student who wants two things: to be the lead in a musical play about his hero, Andres Bonifacio, and to be with the girl he loves. With his weight proving to be a problem, Filemon comes to the realization that his grandmother’s adage — “to be fat is to be healthy, and to be healthy is to be fat” — simply is not true. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:34)
>> ‘Kid Kulafu’
7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Newcomer Buboy Villar portrays boxing great Manny Pacquiao living a day-to-day existence and then moving from the mountains to the streets of Manila on a brutal and intense journey after discovering his natural talent for boxing. Directed by Paul Soriano. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:49)
>> ‘An Kubo sa Kawayanan: The House by the Bamboo Grove’
1 p.m. Wednesday
Michelle is a talented embroiderer who lives in a world of her own in a nurturing home by a bamboo grove, where she finds joy and peace in simple things that surround her, yet those around her try to convince her to abandon the house. In Bicolano with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:23)
>> ‘Above the Clouds’
7:30 p.m. Wednesday
A 15-year-old boy is forced to live with his estranged grandfather after losing his parents in a flood. He starts to withdraw from everyone around him until he sees old photographs of his parents on a hike. Together with his grandfather, they retrace his parents’ steps in an effort to overcome grief. In English and Tagalog with English subtitles. (2014, Philippines, 1:30)
MOVIE MUSEUM
3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members
‘Runway Beat’
11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. today
A class of high school students organizing a fashion show is faced with opposition by diva Miki, who rejects all of their fashion designs except for those of a talented new student named Beat. Now that Beat is calling the shots, he must persuade his jealous classmates to cooperate while being in direct conflict with his big-shot designer father. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2011, Japan, 2:06)
‘A Perfect Plan’
1:15, 5:15 and 9:15 p.m. today
When Pierre proposes to her, Isabelle is filled with anxiety knowing that every first marriage in her family is doomed, while the second is golden. She devises a plan to marry a random stranger just to divorce him and then marry the love of her life. For ages 12 and older. In French with English subtitles. (2012, France, 1:41)
‘The Hateful Eight’
11 a.m. and 2:15, 5:30 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday
Western mystery set in post-Civil War Wyoming finds a group of eight unsavory characters, each with a mortal enemy, stuck in a roadhouse while waiting out a severe blizzard. With Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Rated R. (2015, 3:07)
‘The Danish Girl’
11:45 a.m. and 2, 4:15, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday
This biopic, set in 1920s Copenhagen, stars Eddie Redmayne as the first person to undergo gender reassignment surgery. Einar Wegener undergoes the transformation, while loving wife Gerda must mourn the loss of her “husband” yet adapt to his changing persona. With Alicia Vikander and Matthias Schoenaerts. Rated R. (2015, U.K./U.S./Belgium/Denmark/Germany, 1:59)
‘Heaven’s Bookstore’
12:15, 4:30 and 8:45 p.m. Monday
After being fired, a piano player wakes up in a strange bookstore with an ocean view — Heaven’s Bookstore — at which he is hired as a part-time worker. For ages 10 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2004, Japan, 1:51)
‘Yomigaeri’
2:15 and 6:30 p.m. Monday
In a small Kyushu town, a Welfare Ministry investigator discovers that dead people are materializing and acting perfectly normal while visiting their loved ones. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2002, Japan, 2:06)
‘Male of the Species’
11:30 a.m. and 3:15 and 7 p.m. Thursday
Three-part story illustrates a young woman’s education in the ways of men, via those in her life: her father, a young man and an older man. With Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Anna Calder-Marshall. Narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. For ages 12 and older. (1969, U.K., 1:30)
‘Supercondriaque’
1:15, 5 and 8:45 p.m. Thursday
Romain can be a personable, friendly guy, but only one friend — a doctor — can put up with his hyperchondriac and germophobic ways. To cure him, he volunteers Romain to help with a Doctors Without Borders-style event, but the situation escalates into an international crisis after Romain gets mixed up with Cherkistani revolutionary Miroslav. In French with English subtitles. For ages 12 and older. (2014, France/Belgium, 1:47)
CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES SPRING 2016 FILM SERIES
Feature films through April that focus on women and rapid transition in Korean society. Free screenings will be at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 1881 East-West Road, 956-7041.
‘200 Pound Beauty’
6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Han-na dreams of becoming a famous singer, but her unattractive appearance forces her to sing behind the curtains for a beautiful, untalented singer, while a second job finds her working at night as a phone sex operator. When she is invited to the birthday party of her crush, she is thrilled but finds herself the subject of humiliation. Directed by Kim Yong-hwa. (2006, South Korea, 2:00)