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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorKazuhiko Nakamura
WritersKazuhiko Nakamura, Rokurō Mochizuki
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBastoni: The Stick Handlers
About Bastoni: The Stick Handlers
Kazuhiko Nakamura directs this sexually charged wacky comedy set in the world of the Japanese adult video industry. The story follows a young woman's (Amiko Kanetani) foolish attempts to win back a lost love (Shunsuke Matsuoka) by taking the one recourse she believes might actually do the trick: becoming a porn star.
Directed by Kazuhiko Nakamura, Bastoni: The Stick Handlers leans on a strong ensemble — Shunsuke Matsuoka, Tomorowo Taguchi, Hideomi Nakazato — 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 2002.
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