Iden & Tity (2003)

  • NR
  • 01/01/2003 (JP)
  • Music, Drama
  • 1h 58m

Overview

If you loved movies such as Shonen Merikensack and GS Wonderland, then this one, which predates the former, will impress you as well. The story is set in the 80s rock scene and revolves around Nakajima (Kazunobu Mineta), the lead singer of a band called 'Speed Way'. Because he refuses to write trite, pop-friendly songs he is constantly at odds with his own record company. However, he refuses to bend on his rock principles simply for better record sales. The most interesting parts of this movie is how they pay homage to music icon, Bob Dylan who gave the filmmaker his blessing, which is no small feat itself, especially for a Japanese indie debut.

Tomorowo Taguchi

Director

Kankuro Kudo

Screenplay

Cast

Kazunobu Mineta's headshot

Kazunobu Mineta

Nakajima
Shido Nakamura's headshot

Shido Nakamura

Johnny
Kumiko Aso's headshot

Kumiko Aso

Girlfriend
Magi's headshot

Magi

Mamezo
Nao Omori's headshot

Nao Omori

Toshi
Tadanobu Asano's headshot

Tadanobu Asano

Kenji Endo's headshot

Kenji Endo

Michiro Endo's headshot

Michiro Endo

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