Maitland Riverlights – “Monster” (2023) screening

Come along for a foreign movie night to celebrate the Week of Riverlights at Maitland Reading Cinema. 'Monster' is a gripping tale from Japan that has captured hearts and minds globally. Awarded the prestigious Cannes Award for Best Screenplay in 2023, this film promises a riveting narrative and unforgettable performances. Minato (Soya Kurokawa) is a young boy who displays increasingly worrying behaviour both at school and at home. His mother, Saori (Sakura Ando), decides to discuss it with the teaching staff and it soon becomes apparent that his teacher, Hori (Eita Nagayama), is the source of all the problems. But as the mystery unfolds, the truth turns out to be more complex than expected. Purchase your tickets now for this exclusive screening. This event is brought to you as part of the ‘Week of Riverlights’ program.