Learn Together: Understanding the World and Refugees – 'LOST LAND' Special Screening with Talk [World Refugee Day]
Key facts
- Learn Together: Understanding the World and Refugees – 'LOST LAND' Special Screening with Talk [World Refugee Day]
- The Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) will host a special screening of the film 'LOST LAND' followed by a talk session at Kino Cine Shinjuku on June 20, World Refugee Day.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 6, 2026
Direct answer
The Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) will host a special screening of the film 'LOST LAND' followed by a talk session at Kino Cine Shinjuku on June 20, World Refugee Day.
- Citation
- Learn Together: Understanding the World and Refugees – 'LOST LAND' Special Screening with Talk [World Refugee Day] (June 6, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- June 6, 2026
The Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) will host a special screening of the film 'LOST LAND' followed by a talk session at Kino Cine Shinjuku on June 20, World Refugee Day.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: June 6, 2026 at 01:24
- 🔍 Collected: June 5, 2026 at 16:35
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 5, 2026 at 21:47 (5h 11m after Collected)
## Event Overview
In observance of World Refugee Day (June 20), the Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) is organizing a special screening of the film 'LOST LAND' followed by a discussion at Kino Cine Shinjuku in Tokyo. The film centers on Rohingya refugee children who fled Myanmar for Bangladesh.
Following the screening, a talk session will be held featuring guests including 10-year-old actor Liliriana Ohno (voice of the main character in 'Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window'), director Akio Fujimoto, and Harunari Khadija, a Rohingya refugee currently residing in Japan.
In the first half of the discussion, Liliriana Ohno, who is the same age as the film's protagonists, will share her questions and insights. The latter half will feature a Q&A session where children in the audience can ask questions. The event aims to encourage attendees to view refugee issues not as distant events, but as matters directly connected to our own society.
### Event Details
- **Date**: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:30–14:40
- **Venue**: Kino Cine Shinjuku THEATER 1 (Shinjuku Bunka Bldg. 4F/5F, 3-13-3 Shinjuku, Tokyo)
- **Speakers**: Liliriana Ohno, Harunari Khadija, Akio Fujimoto, and Eri Ishikawa (Representative Director, JAR)
- **Capacity**: 294 seats (including 2 wheelchair spaces)
- **Admission**: Standard movie ticket price
- **Co-hosts**: Kino Films, Japan Association for Refugees
### About the Film 'LOST LAND'
The film depicts the arduous journey of 4-year-old Shafi and 9-year-old Somira, siblings in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, as they cross the border in search of their family. Since its release on April 24, 2026, it has been widely acclaimed for its overwhelming realism.
### About the Japan Association for Refugees (JAR)
Established in 1999, JAR operates under the vision: "Towards a society where refugees' dignity and security are protected and we can live together." The organization provides support for asylum applications, living assistance, and advocacy. It is a partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
In observance of World Refugee Day (June 20), the Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) is organizing a special screening of the film 'LOST LAND' followed by a discussion at Kino Cine Shinjuku in Tokyo. The film centers on Rohingya refugee children who fled Myanmar for Bangladesh.
Following the screening, a talk session will be held featuring guests including 10-year-old actor Liliriana Ohno (voice of the main character in 'Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window'), director Akio Fujimoto, and Harunari Khadija, a Rohingya refugee currently residing in Japan.
In the first half of the discussion, Liliriana Ohno, who is the same age as the film's protagonists, will share her questions and insights. The latter half will feature a Q&A session where children in the audience can ask questions. The event aims to encourage attendees to view refugee issues not as distant events, but as matters directly connected to our own society.
### Event Details
- **Date**: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:30–14:40
- **Venue**: Kino Cine Shinjuku THEATER 1 (Shinjuku Bunka Bldg. 4F/5F, 3-13-3 Shinjuku, Tokyo)
- **Speakers**: Liliriana Ohno, Harunari Khadija, Akio Fujimoto, and Eri Ishikawa (Representative Director, JAR)
- **Capacity**: 294 seats (including 2 wheelchair spaces)
- **Admission**: Standard movie ticket price
- **Co-hosts**: Kino Films, Japan Association for Refugees
### About the Film 'LOST LAND'
The film depicts the arduous journey of 4-year-old Shafi and 9-year-old Somira, siblings in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, as they cross the border in search of their family. Since its release on April 24, 2026, it has been widely acclaimed for its overwhelming realism.
### About the Japan Association for Refugees (JAR)
Established in 1999, JAR operates under the vision: "Towards a society where refugees' dignity and security are protected and we can live together." The organization provides support for asylum applications, living assistance, and advocacy. It is a partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
FAQ
What is the theme of the movie 'LOST LAND'?
It depicts the harsh reality, hope, and human dignity of Rohingya refugee children in a Bangladesh camp as they travel to reunite with their families.
Who can attend the event?
Families, adults, and those returning to re-watch the movie are all welcome.
What happens during the talk session?
There will be a Q&A session with the guests, including Liliriana Ohno, and an opportunity for children in the audience to ask questions.