SAMANSA Co., Ltd. The first permanent mini-theater in Japan, “Faminch Theater,” will have its grand opening at Naha Airport today, October 1st!

【SAMANSA Inc.】Faminch Theater, Japan’s first permanent airport mini-theater, will have its grand opening today, October 1st, at Naha Airport! ​
SAMANSA Co., Ltd. Press release: October 1, 2025 To Members of the Press The first permanent airport mini-theater in Japan, “Faminch Theater,” opens today, October 1st, at Naha Airport! A new gateway to Okinawa that transforms your travel time into a cultural experience.
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SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga; Co-Representative: Takayuki Toyama) is pleased to announce that Chao Japan Trading Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Kazuma Sugama) will be distributing short films released by the company at the “Faminch Theater,” which will open at Naha Airport on October 1, 2025. “Faminch Theater” will open inside Naha Airport’s terminal as Japan’s first permanent airport mini-theater. SAMANSA will screen a diverse lineup of short films from around the world, changing monthly, providing a new cultural experience known as “an intense hour” during breaks in your travels or while waiting for your flight. ◆New value provided by SAMANSA at “Faminch Theater” ・Creating a new tourism experience: The “quick movie experience” at Naha Airport will provide a fresh cultural experience for domestic and international tourists, transforming the waiting time before and after flights from “entertainment” to “cultural experience,” and increasing the added value of tourism in Okinawa as a whole. ・Promoting film culture and expanding the short film market: We will regularly bring short films that are rarely screened in regular movie theaters to a large audience, and through world-class works such as Academy Award-winning and nominated works, we will increase awareness and understanding of short films. ・Improving the ability to promote the region and culture: By promoting works set in Okinawa and films rooted in local culture, we can promote Okinawa’s appeal both domestically and internationally. This is expected to spark audiences’ interest in “places they want to visit after watching the film,” broadening tourists’ stay experiences. ◆Faminchu Theater Overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-91a5d2894db86bf35fc7267f68b21742-1024×482.jpg Grand opening on October 1, 2025. The Faminch Theater will screen short films from around the world, including films set in Okinawa and films depicting local culture. During your travels, a movie you happen to see will leave a lasting impression, making you think, “I want to go to that place” or “Next time, I’ll come and find that scenery.” This is the beginning of a “spiritual journey” that won’t be found in a guidebook. Each viewer’s “personal road movie” begins here. Films are intangible “souvenirs of the heart,” delivering a new Okinawa experience from Naha Airport. *Visitor gifts available only in October! To celebrate the opening, we will be giving away the following novelty gifts to customers who visit during October. ・Original sticker commemorating the grand opening ・Two Okinawan specialty “Chinsuko” (randomly chosen from plain, brown sugar, or purple sweet potato) ・One drink *Novelties will be available until supplies last. Thank you for your understanding. Official website: tabinchu-cinema.com *Please check the official website for screening schedules. Address: 3F, Domestic Terminal, Naha Airport, 150 Kagamizu, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, 901-0142 Business Hours: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM (May change monthly) How to Use: Tickets can be purchased at the theater box office or on the website. Reception opens on the day of your screening. (Credit card payments accepted. Advance tickets other than Mubichike cannot be used.) *Some screenings do not offer advance sales or online reservations. *Tickets for performances that include stage greetings may be sold separately. ◆Works scheduled to be screened in October 2025 *The films being screened may change without notice due to circumstances. Please understand in advance. 1. Academy Award Triple Feature (Running Time: 62 minutes)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-6dc1b9ac8a34ec262ee07bca67e30ead-1911×2700.png “Knight of Fortune” (23 minutes 43 seconds)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-294fa823d69ec00f2eb5c1ef6eb00cbf-960×540.jpg Synopsis: Nominated for a 2024 Academy Award. Carl comes to say his final goodbyes to his late wife’s body. Refusing to look at her, Carl is confronted by a man named Torben, who has also lost his wife. However, there seems to be something strange about Torben. What is the truth hidden about Torben? This heartwarming story follows two people who have lost loved ones and come together. Director: Lasse Lyskjær Noer The Silent Child (19 minutes 55 seconds) Synopsis: 2018 Academy Award winner. Libby, a 6-year-old girl with hearing impairment, is unable to communicate with others and always withdraws into her shell. Meanwhile, her new helper, Joan, teaches her to communicate using sign language, and things should start to change in her life… Director: Chris Overton
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-48e829cc34cffb7df332e844ab04a4b0-960×540.jpg “Red Suitcase” (17 minutes 38 seconds)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-aaccb29c5e117a58158a72e9528aadc0-960×540.jpg Synopsis: Nominated for the 2023 Academy Awards. A young Iranian girl arrives at the airport carrying a red suitcase. Waiting for her is a middle-aged man who claims to have bought her. A young girl attempts to escape from her unwanted fiancé. Will she be able to achieve freedom? This suspenseful, thrilling drama raises questions about social issues. Director: Cyrus Neshvad 2. Suspense Triple Feature (Running Time: 64 minutes)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-92d59db164f692de9100af9c5b6385cb-1911×2700.png “Master Maggie” (21 minutes 31 seconds)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-11576c5f053f913f62f74d682123bc06-960×540.jpg Synopsis: An unknown actor comes to see Maggie, a legendary acting coach who trains Hollywood actors. He boldly goes to her workplace and asks for acting instruction, but an unexpected turn of events awaits him that Maggie never expected. Director: Matthew Bonifacio Gridlock (19 minutes 45 seconds) Synopsis: A man gets stuck in traffic on a mountain trail and gets out of his car to see what’s going on. However, when he returns, his daughter, who should be in the car, has disappeared. He panics and searches for his daughter, but no one has seen her. The possibility of her being kidnapped gradually emerges, and with the help of those around him, he desperately searches for his daughter. Who could have kidnapped his daughter…? Director: Ian Hunt-Duffy
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-eae31bc2f7a5c46ffb32fec55c9687a9-960×540.jpg “Lone Wolf” (23 minutes 44 seconds)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-e9f226c500c71a8452736c3c32b5eabe-960×540.jpg Synopsis: A live radio DJ receives a call from a listener. The listener says he is an old friend, and from there a shocking revelation takes a terrifying turn of events. Director: FILIPE MELO ◆About press announcement
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-fdbc694e1da699b62411f1c6f26c6ff6-3900×2925.jpg Prior to the grand opening, a press conference was held on Tuesday, September 30th. The announcement was made to the media and
stakeholders regarding the opening of “Faminch Theater,” Japan’s first permanent airport mini-theater, at Naha Airport. The announcement shared the significance of the theater’s role as a “hub for film culture,” promoting the value of “transforming travel time into a cultural experience” from Okinawa’s gateway. During the press conference, SAMANSA screened “Crocodile,” and SAMANSA’s Iwanaga also took the stage to express his expectations for future developments. “Crocodile”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-dbbbe544100051f7b7706c7412b08c0c-960×540.jpg Synopsis: A woman secretly watches a YouTuber’s gaming stream, hiding it from her husband. Why is she watching? And what is the unexpected comment she sends? A heartwarming story that moves with few words. Director: Jorge Yudice ◆Future Outlook ・Expanding and diversifying the screening lineup: We will always offer a fresh and diverse experience by incorporating award-winning works from international film festivals and works by domestic creators on a monthly basis. ・Expansion to other airports and regional cities: Using the success of Naha Airport as a model, we will expand our theaters to major airports both in Japan and overseas, as well as tourist hubs in regional cities. We aim to spread the new cultural experience of “watching short films while waiting on a trip” nationwide. ◆What is SAMANSA
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/59/82116-59-dca58fca1c3fe1867983be8550e7d4b8-1516×628.png SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films. For a monthly fee of ¥490, we offer carefully selected titles from around the world, currently streaming over 600 short films (as of September 2025). With screening times of 30 minutes or less, you can enjoy a movie experience tailored to various daily situations, such as your commute or spare time. In addition, by directly licensing with creators around the world, we deliver a diverse range of titles not available on other domestic VOD services. We aim to create a new culture where movies can be enjoyed more freely and easily. Name: Short film streaming service “SAMANSA” Browser app site:
https://samansa.com/ iOS version (App Store):
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/samansa/id1600425602 Android version (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samansa Company Profile Company Name: SAMANSA Inc. Headquarters: Okazaki Building 603, 2-14-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga Co-representative: Takayuki Toyama
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