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1 online resource (streaming video file (100 minutes)) : .flv file, sound |
| Summary |
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. An underseen gem of '80s American independent cinema by Fran Rubel Kuzui, TOKYO POP takes us on a breezy tour through bubble era Tokyo, replete with knowing nods to the city's vibrant pop culture |
| Notes |
Title from title frames |
| Performer |
Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai |
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Originally produced by Kino Lorber in 1988 |
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Streaming video.
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Internet videos.
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Comedy.
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Motion pictures.
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Feature films.
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streaming video.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Hamilton, Carrie,
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Rubel Kuzui, Fran,
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Yukai, Diamond,
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Kino Lorber (Firm)
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