Ley Lines (1999)
The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
Director: Takashi Miike
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: May 22, 1999
Cast
- Kazuki Kitamura - Ryuichi
- Dan Li - Anita
- Michisuke Kashiwaya - Shunrei
- Tomorowo Taguchi - Chan
- Naoto Takenaka - Wong
- Show Aikawa - Ikeda
- Samy Pop - Barbie
- Yukie Itou
- Kaei Okina - Pimp
- Takeshi Caesar
Screenplay
- Toshiki Kimura (Screenplay)
Music: Koji Endo
Cinematography: Naosuke Imaizumi
Editing: Yasushi Shimamura
Production: Daiei Film, Excellent Films
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, 普通话
Original Language: ja
Keywords
drug dealer, prostitute
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ley Lines about?
- The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
- Who directed Ley Lines?
- Ley Lines was directed by Takashi Miike.
- Who stars in Ley Lines?
- Ley Lines stars Kazuki Kitamura, Dan Li, Michisuke Kashiwaya, Tomorowo Taguchi, Naoto Takenaka, Show Aikawa.
- How long is Ley Lines?
- Ley Lines has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Ley Lines?
- Ley Lines is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Ley Lines produced?
- Ley Lines was produced in Japan.