Back to the Bloor: Revel in the rich theatrical history of Toronto’s beloved repertory cinema with fun series of throwbacks to when the building was known as the Bloor Cinema.
An “infinitely touching” (Washington Post) modern classic from director Masayuki Suo, Shall We Dance? is a 90s feel-good romantic comedy that “will sweep you off your feet” (Austin Chronicle). A box office sensation in North America upon its initial release, the film was so popular it inspired a Hollywood remake years later starring Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez and Susan Sarandon. A new 4K restoration of the original 137-minute film will be shown, now available uncut for the first time in North America.
Shohei Sugiyama (Koji Yakusho) seems to have it all—a high-paying job as an accountant, a beautiful home, a caring wife and a doting daughter he loves dearly. However, he feels something is missing in his life. One day while commuting on the train he spots a beautiful woman staring wistfully out a window and eventually decides to find her. His search leads him head-first into the world of competitive ballroom dancing.
