【Tokyo International Film Festival 2018】Open with 'A Star Is Born' Continue with a Gala Screening of 'The House Where 1the Mermaid Sleeps' and Close with 'GODZILLA: The Planet Eater'

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★Opening Film：A Star Is Born
★Gala Screening：The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps
★Closing Film：GODZILLA: The Planet Eater

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced this year’s Opening and Closing Films, as well as a newly added Gala Screeningevent.

A Star Is Born(2018/USA)

A Star Is Born, directed by Bradley Cooperin his directorial debut, and co-starring Lady Gagain her screen debut, will open the festival on October 25.

Struggling artist Ally meets famous singer Jackson Maine, who falls in love with her and helps her reach stardom. When Jackson’s star begins to fade, he is forced to fight his internal demons.

The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps(2018/Japan)

TIFF will also hold a Gala Screening event on October 29, presenting the world premiere of Japanese film The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps, directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi starring Ryoko Shinoharaand Hidetoshi Nishijima.

The daughter of a couple whose marriage is about to end falls into a coma after nearly drowning in a pool. What decision will the couple make? Will the outcome be a tragedy or a miracle?

GODZILLA: The Planet Eater(2018/Japan)

GODZILLA: The Planet Eater, co-directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, the final entry in the landmark animated “Godzilla” trilogy, will close the festival on November 3, which is Godzilla’s birthday.

GODZILLA：The Planet Eater pits King of Destruction, GODZILLA against God of the Void, GHIDORAH. Is there a future vision in Haruo’s eyes?
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