Tokyo Pop

Director Fran Rubel Kuzui
Year 1988
Country Japan, USA
Runtime 1h 39m
Language English, Japanese
In English and Japanese with English subtitles
Format DCP
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Synopsis

“Wish you were here …” After receiving a postcard from Japan emblazoned with the phrase, bleach-blonde Wendy (Carrie Hamilton, daughter of Carol Burnett) hops on a plane and checks into a hostel for gaijin. Penniless, she soon takes work as a hostess before meeting Hiro (played by real-life Japanese rock star Diamond Yukai, also seen in LOST IN TRANSLATION) whose band is anxiously awaiting their big break. A charming tour through bubble-era Japan, when the world ran on credit and credit ran on dreams, from Fran Rubel Kuzui (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER). Featuring title art by Keith Haring and a cameo by metal band X Japan and original songs by various local bands Red Warriors, Rin Kotogawa, and more.

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