Last year, Japan Society hosted the New York Premiere of Tokyo Cowboy, an independent film centered around U.S.-Japan understanding both in front of and behind the camera. Now, on the occasion of Tokyo Cowboy coming to streaming and Blu-ray, Japan Society and the International House of Japan invite you to join a free online conversation with Tokyo Cowboy director Marc Marriott, producer Brigham Taylor, and actress and writer Ayako Fujitani to discuss the film’s themes of cross-cultural business and creative collaboration, the very real cross-cultural lessons learned in its production, and how these topics connect with the current challenges and opportunities in the U.S.-Japan world.
Tokyo Cowboy follows businessman Hideki (Arata Iura) who travels from Japan to Montana after convincing his boss (Ayako Fujitani) he can turn a failing ranch there into a successful business producing wagyu beef. After meeting ranch hand Javier (Goya Robles) and owner Peg (Robin Weigert), he learns his plan may not be as simple as he believed. As things start to unravel, cultures clash and Hideki soon finds himself between two worlds.
Tokyo Cowboy is the feature film directorial debut of American director Marc Marriott, who worked as a filmmaking apprentice to renowned Japanese director Yoji Yamada. It was written by Dave Boyle and Ayako Fujitani, shot by cinematographer Oscar Ignacio Jimenez, and edited by Yasu Inoue.
Tokyo Cowboy – trailer
Join Japan society on June 4 for a free online conversation about U.S.-Japan business, creativity, filmmaking… and cowboys.
Panelists: Marc Marriott (Director) and Brigham Taylor (Producer)
Moderators: Peter Tatara (Japan Society, Director of Film, Culture & Community) and David Janes (International House of Japan, Vice President, North America)
