An “infinitely touching" (The Washington Post) modern classic from director Masayuki Suo, “Shall We Dance?” is a feel-good romantic comedy that "will sweep you off your feet" (The Austin Chronicle).
A box-office sensation in North America upon its initial release, Film Movement Classics presents “Shall We Dance?” in a new 4K restoration of the original film, available uncut for the first time in North America.
Shohei Sugiyama (Koji Yakusho) seems to have it all - a high-paying job as an accountant, a beautiful home, a caring wife and a doting daughter he loves dearly. However, he feels something is missing in his life. One day while commuting on the train he spots a beautiful woman staring wistfully out a window and eventually decides to find her. His search leads him head-first into the world of competitive ballroom dancing.
"An implausibly charming comedy." — The New Yorker
"Like the breathtaking number from the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical ‘The King and I’, from which the film takes both its title and inspiration, ‘Shall We Dance?’ will sweep you off your feet." — Austin Chronicle