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Release Year2011
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorNezumi Sempai
WritersAkira Eshima
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSwallowtail: Queens of the Night
About Swallowtail: Queens of the Night
The struggle to become number one in a Roppongi hostess club. Based on a story by Akira Eshima. In Roppongi's "Papillon," a popular cabaret club among many, there were two number one hostesses. One was Ayame, rumored to be a virgin, who meticulously attends to each customer. The other was Tsubaki, who was willing to engage in intimate business dealings, thereby attracting high-spending clients. Into such a "Papillon," Yuri has just joined.
Directed by Nezumi Sempai, Swallowtail: Queens of the Night leans on a strong ensemble — Kurenai Sofia, Asuka Misugi, Ryo Ishii — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2011.
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