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Sakura shares a small house with her mother and brother, next to the US military base in Yamato, Japan. Her dream is to become a famous rapper like the American hip-hop stars she admires. One day, the daughter of her mother’s American boyfriend arrives to their home.Read More »
Reiko Kataoka
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Daisuke Miyazaki – Yamato (Kariforunia) AKA Yamato (California) (2016) (HD)
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Takashi Ishii – Kuro no tenshi Vol. 2 AKA Black Angel Vol. 2 (1999)
1991-2000ActionAsianJapanTakashi IshiiQuote:
Takashi Ishii’s Black Angel 2 follows a beautiful hit-woman on her descent into alcoholism and self-loathing. The first act is an unsurprising retread of numerous assassin/gangster flicks. When Ishii changes gears some will find themselves engaged; others will find it a deeply uncomfortable watch. The depiction of rape is potentially troubling but Ishii’s women are ultimately shown to be more powerful than their aggressors. It’s an uneven film but occasionally it borders on truly bravura film-making, with a handful of masterful scenes. Challenging, little seen and sharing only it’s title with the inferior original.Read More » -
Banmei Takahashi – Ai no shinsekai AKA New Love in Tokyo (1994)
Banmei Takahashi1991-2000DramaJapanRomanceSynopsis
A look a the lives of two sex workers in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. In addition to their working life, the film also looks at their private lives. Rei is acting in an amateur theatre company (along with the receptionist from Ayumi’s escort service), while Ayumi is living with her student-boyfriend as he struggles to finally get accepted to college.Read More »