Penguin Highway
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Director: Hiroyasu Ishida Run Time: 118 min. Format: DCP Rating: NR Release Year: 2018 Language: Saturday: Japanese with English subtitles / Sunday: English (dubbed)
Starring: Kana Kita, Yû Aoi, Miki Fukui
Budding genius Aoyama is only in the 4th grade, but already lives his life like a scientist. When penguins start appearing in his sleepy suburb hundreds of miles from the sea, Aoyama vows to solve the mystery. When he finds the source of the penguins is a woman from his dentist’s office, they team up for an unforgettable summer adventure!
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