Director Josef Kubota Wladyka delivers a beautiful and heartfelt homage to his mother, portraying a woman who dances through her grief. With vivid colors, standout dance choreography, and a delightfuly charming performance from Rinko Kikuchi (“Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter”), “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” might just inspire you to dance through the credits.
Haru and Luis thrive on competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but when tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends encourage her to return to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must confront what comes next as sparks fly.
