‘Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!’ Review: Japanese Comedy/Drama Dances Through Grief With Heart & Absurd Whimsy — Sundance Film Festival

‘Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!’ is a Japanese comedy/drama directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka that explores themes of grief, life, and love through the lens of dance. Set in Tokyo, the film follows Haru, played by Rinko Kikuchi, as she navigates her loss in a story marked by both whimsy and emotional depth, though critiques indicate it may struggle with tonal consistency.