Beat (1998)

It's all about love! It's all about us!

Beat (1998) poster

In the 1960s, Okinawa was under American military occupation. Young Takeshi leads a passive go-with-the-flow existence, working as a bartender at a bar called Sekai where his ex-girlfriend Michi also worked. When Takeshi launches a flare bomb during a military blackout, expressing his frustration with the American military as well as himself, he encounters a mysterious boy with no name. He undergoes various changes living with him, but then an event occurs which will destroy Takeshi's identity to the very roots.

Director: Amon Miyamoto
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
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Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Amon Miyamoto
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beat about?
In the 1960s, Okinawa was under American military occupation. Young Takeshi leads a passive go-with-the-flow existence, working as a bartender at a bar called Sekai where his ex-girlfriend Michi also worked. When Takeshi launches a flare bomb during a military blackout, expressing his frustration with the American military as well as himself, he encounters a mysterious boy with no name. He undergoes various changes living with him, but then an event occurs which will destroy Takeshi's identity to the very roots.
Who directed Beat?
Beat was directed by Amon Miyamoto.
How long is Beat?
Beat has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Beat?
Beat is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Beat produced?
Beat was produced in Japan.