# Event Details - **Event Name**: Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join the APUC film festival for the North American premiere of the film THE SPECIALS.About this EventAPUC CLOSING NIGHT FILM: THE SPECIALSSPECIAL GUEST: Director Eiji Uchida will introduce the film.Following the screening, APUC will present our Awards Ceremony to announce the winners of this season’s Film Competition for Best Feature, Best New Director, Best Animation and Best Short Film.There will also be a Closing Night Wrap-Up Party (see Wrap-Up Party ticket) at MacGuffins Bar & Lounge.Japan | Action Comedy | 2026 | 111 minutes In Japanese w/ English SubtitlesDirector/Screenwriter: Eiji Uchida Starring: Daisuke Sakuma, Kippei Shiina, Yuta Nakamoto, Sho Aoyagi, Hitoshi OzawaFilm Source: Shinji Sakoda Former assassin Daiya has long left the criminal world, but he decides to take up a mission to K*ll a rival gang boss for a huge payday. The catch: To K*ll his target at a talent show, he must go undercover and perform in a pop dance group. For his first lead role in a film, Daisuke Sakuma – member of popular idol group Snow Man – must show off both his dancing and action chops with this unusual and hilarious comedy. Blending pop dancing with thrilling action (sometimes in the same scene), the film is an ode to unexpected second chances and embracing the dancer within us all. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4df3d3d0-1071-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w1200-h148-dcffffff-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4e35e5e0-1071-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w553-h740-dc121212-gmir.jpg Eiji Uchida, Director & ScreenwriterBorn in 1971 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Uchida is a film director and screenwriter. After working as a reporter for Weekly Playboy magazine, he made his screenwriting debut in 1999 with the TV drama Kyoshuujo Monogatari (Driving School Story). He later served as a screenwriter and director on the Netflix original drama series The Naked Director, released worldwide in 2019 and widely recognized as one of the platform’s most talked-about series. His 2021 feature Midnight Swan won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Picture and screened at film festivals around the world. His recent works include Offbeat Cops! (2022), Silent Love (2024), Matching (2024), and Night Flower (2025). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4e62e950-1071-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1200-h148-dcffffff-gmir.png https://vimeo.com/1163417708/27e4eec32c?fl=pl&fe=tiIMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATIONAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable, so please double-check your plans before purchasing.Programs and schedules are subject to change.Stay in the loop with the latest screening updates by subscribing to our weekly newsletter at asianpopupcinema.org/subscribe.Doors open 30 minutes before showtime — come early, grab your seat, and enjoy the experience!Agenda🕑: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PMFilm Screening of THE SPECIALS & Awards CeremonyInfo: 🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMAPUC 20th Anniversary Wrap-Up PartyInfo: Proceeds from this event support APUC’s year-round mission to introduce and celebrate diverse Asian culture through film while highlighting our common humanity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/asian-pop-up-cinema-festival-closing-night-film-the-specials-スペシャルズ/100001983595365134 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Theatre, comedy, performances, Contests, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: AMC NEWCITY 14 - **lat**: 41.9086213 - **long**: -87.6466657 - **full address**: AMC NEWCITY 14, 1500 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2fa6bffb9ef98aba7dfe417f6417e94030e34b19f44cdce48100ad53978c1a0e-rimg-w1200-h848-dc181104-gmir.jpg?v=1771821428 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) being held? - **A:** Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at AMC NEWCITY 14, 1500 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ)? - **A:** Tickets for Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) are priced at USD 65 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (Adults)USD 28 + USD 3 feeAvailableReserved Seats (Adults)USD 33 + USD 3 feeAvailableClosing Night film Screening + After Party TicketUSD 65 + USD 5 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ)? - **A:** Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) is organized by Asian Pop-Up Cinema. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Closing Night Film: THE SPECIALS (スペシャルズ) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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