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Tokyo Pop

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1988 · 100 min Comedy Romance Music
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.

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Year 1988
Country United States of America, Japan
Genre Comedy, Romance, Music
Director Fran Rubel Kuzui
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (14 votes)

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A charming and lighthearted ode to cultural exchange, where music bridges the gap between two worlds. The film avoids heavy melodrama, thriving on the lead's chemistry and a vibrant snapshot of 1980s Tokyo that feels both specific and universal.

What lingers after the credits is a warm feeling of personal adventure and the resonant power of art. It's a modest but memorable road story with a great soundtrack that celebrates finding your voice in the most unexpected places. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Fran Rubel Kuzui

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