{"id":123617,"date":"2026-01-28T08:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T03:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=123617"},"modified":"2026-01-28T09:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T04:21:00","slug":"the-embassy-of-japan-hosted-a-film-screening-of-time-loop-comedy-mondays-see-you-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-entertainment-news\/the-embassy-of-japan-hosted-a-film-screening-of-time-loop-comedy-mondays-see-you-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"The Embassy of Japan Hosted a Film Screening of Time-Loop Comedy \u201cMondays: See You \u2018This\u2019 Week!\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: January 27, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with The Japan Foundation, hosted a successful screening of the 2022 Japanese (English sub-titled) comedy\/science fiction film Mondays: See You \u2018This\u2019 Week! at the Embassy premises. Directed by Ry\u014d Takebayashi and written by Saeri Natsuo and Ry\u014d Takebayashi, the film follows employees at a small advertising agency trapped in a repeating work week, delivering clever wit and a relatable take on breaking free from life&#8217;s &#8220;daily loop.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Japan with the support of the Japan Foundation has been holding Japanese film shows in Pakistan since many decades to provide an opportunity for the people of Pakistan to learn various aspects of Japanese tradition, culture, lifestyle and society.<\/p>\n<p>Culture enthusiasts and movie-lovers thoroughly enjoyed this modern showcase of Japanese cinema&#8217;s humor and creativity. Mr. Hammad who is studying Japanese language greatly appreciated the movie saying \u201cIt was great seeing through this movie that how the Japan\u2019s office culture works and their strength of team work depicted in the story. 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