Swallowtail Butterfly (1996)

This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.

Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) poster

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Director: Shunji Iwai
Genre: Drama, Crime, Music, Science Fiction
Runtime: 148 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Takeshi Kobayashi
Cinematography: Noboru Shinoda
Editing: Shunji Iwai
Production: OORONG-SHA, Pony Canyon, Nippon Herald Films, Fuji Television Network, Ace Pictures
Country: Japan
Language: English, 日本語, 普通话
Original Language: ja

Themes

Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream

Keywords

money laundering, immigration, money, counterfeit, illegal prostitution, music, alternative tokyo, multicultural

Trailer

Swallowtail Butterfly Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swallowtail Butterfly about?
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly was directed by Shunji Iwai.
Who stars in Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly stars Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara, Hiroshi Mikami, Andy Hui Chi-On, Atsuro Watabe.
How long is Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
What genre is Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly is a Drama, Crime, Music, Science Fiction film.
Where was Swallowtail Butterfly produced?
Swallowtail Butterfly was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Swallowtail Butterfly?
The themes of Swallowtail Butterfly include: Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream.