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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

2026 2 h 2 min Melodrama · Drama · Comedy

After a loss, a Tokyo ballroom dancer returns to the studio and finds herself drawn to a new instructor.

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About the film

What it’s about

Haru and Luis compete in Tokyo's ballroom dance scene. After tragedy, Haru withdraws into isolation. Friends coax her back to the studio, where she becomes infatuated with a new instructor.

What hooks you

Rinko Kikuchi plays Haru. The film was nominated at Sundance in 2026.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy character-driven drama with romantic tension, stories of recovery after loss, and the world of competitive dance, as well as those who appreciate subtle comedy and science fiction elements.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Melodrama, Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction
Running time
2h 2min
World premiere
Jan 22, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 340 votes
7.7 /10
IMDb
7.8101
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Creative team

All 12
Director Josef Kubota Wladyka
Starring
  1. 01 Rinko Kikuchi Haru
  2. 02 Alberto Guerra Fedir
  3. 03 Alejandro Edda Luis
  4. 04 You Hiromi
  5. 05 Yo Yoshida Yuki
  6. 06 Yoh Yoshida Yuki
  7. 07 Damián Alcázar Jacobo
  8. 08 Soji Arai Nobuyuki
  9. 09 Cristina Rodlo Cristina
  10. 10 Bob Hiroki
  11. 11 Derek Mio Peter

Awards and nominations

1 win 1 nomination

All
  1. 1 win Sundance Film Festival 2026 · 1 nomination
Top wins
  1. Directing Award - Drama Josef Kubota Wladyka Sundance Film Festival · 2026

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