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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance, Music
Votes16
DirectorFran Rubel Kuzui
WritersFran Rubel Kuzui, Lynn Grossman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTokyo Pop
About Tokyo Pop
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, Tokyo Pop leans on a strong ensemble — Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai, Taiji Tonoyama — 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 comedy titles of 1988.
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