Tokyo Pop (1988)

3.5 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 39min
Not released
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Synopsis:
Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here", she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer. Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she's at her breaking point, she meets Hiro (Diamond Yukai), a rock 'n' roller whose band is looking for their big break. They form a romantic and musical connection and Hiro convinces Wendy to become their lead singer.
Through a combination of hustle and luck, they stumble into their 15 minutes of fame, but Wendy soon comes to realize that being a gaijin rocker may be nothing more than a passing fad. An underseen gem of '80s American independent cinema by Fran Rubel Kuzui (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), 'Tokyo Pop' takes us on a breezy tour through bubble era Tokyo, replete with knowing nods to the city's vibrant pop culture.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Kaz Kuzui
Writers:
Lynn Grossman, Fran Rubel Kuzui
Genres:
Comedy, Drama
BBFC:
Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
99 minutes
Languages:
English, Japanese
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Colour:
Colour

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