🎬 CJFC Hōga Club Meetup: The Samurai and the Prisoner

We're keeping the movie fun going with another Hōga Club meetup! Join us for **The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo)**, the latest film from acclaimed director **Kiyoshi Kurosawa**. Set during a castle siege in 16th-century Japan, this gripping historical mystery brings together samurai, suspense, and political intrigue. **Tickets are selling quickly, so we recommend purchasing yours as soon as possible to secure your seat!** [https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/samurai-prisoner](https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/samurai-prisoner) **📅 Sunday, August 9** **🕓 4:00 PM** – Meet in the Gene Siskel Film Center lobby/lounge before the movie. Grab a drink, say hello, and meet fellow Hōga Club members! **🎬 5:00 PM** – Screening begins. **Venue:** Gene Siskel Film Center **Film:** *The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo)* **Japanese with English subtitles** Whether you're a longtime fan of Japanese cinema or it's your first Hōga Club meetup, we'd love to see you there!