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Tokyo Pop

1988 · 1h 40m · Comedy, Music, Romance · United States of America, Japan

An American success story that's far from ordinary. And far from home.

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.

Directed by
Fran Rubel Kuzui
Written by
Fran Rubel Kuzui, Lynn Grossman
Story by
Fran Rubel Kuzui
Starring
Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai, Taiji Tonoyama, Tetsuro Tamba
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6.2Smart score

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

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Amazon Video: available in 3 countries
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japanj-rockpop musicsingertravelwoman director

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