Tokyo Girls (2000)
A candid journey into the world of 4 young Canadian women who work as well-paid hostesses in exclusive Japanese nightclubs. Lured by adventure and easy money, these modern-day geisha find themselves caught up in the mizu shobai—the complex "floating water world" of Tokyo clubs and bars. Drawn by fast money, some women become consumed by the lavish lifestyle and forget why they came; one hostess calls this "losing the plot." With a pulsating visual style, Tokyo Girls captures the raw energy of urban Japan and its fascination with the new.
Director: Penelope Buitenhuis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Doug Blackley, Dennis Burke
Cinematography: David Frazee
Editing: Bonni Devlin
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Penelope Buitenhuis
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tokyo Girls about?
- A candid journey into the world of 4 young Canadian women who work as well-paid hostesses in exclusive Japanese nightclubs. Lured by adventure and easy money, these modern-day geisha find themselves caught up in the mizu shobai—the complex "floating water world" of Tokyo clubs and bars. Drawn by fast money, some women become consumed by the lavish lifestyle and forget why they came; one hostess calls this "losing the plot." With a pulsating visual style, Tokyo Girls captures the raw energy of urban Japan and its fascination with the new.
- Who directed Tokyo Girls?
- Tokyo Girls was directed by Penelope Buitenhuis.
- Who stars in Tokyo Girls?
- Tokyo Girls stars Jay-Lyn Green, Akinori Nagai, Maritama Carlson, Patrick Pon, Christine Taylor, Toshikazu Sugamori.
- How long is Tokyo Girls?
- Tokyo Girls has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Tokyo Girls?
- Tokyo Girls is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tokyo Girls produced?
- Tokyo Girls was produced in Canada.