Meet Momoko, a self-absorbed dreamer who fantasizes about fleeing her backcountry home and living life in 18th century Versailles. When she unexpectedly meets the rebellious Ichigo, a rough-and-tumble biker chick, the two misfits form a unique friendship–together, nothing can stop them!
Born from the pages of favorite cult author Novala Takemoto, Kamikaze Girls is a frenetic roller-coaster ride brimming with day-glo visuals and wild hilarity that you will never forget!
“Easily the most enjoyable flick I've seen all year.” - SF Chronicle
“A hyper stylized, super cute female-bonding odyssey.” - Scott Brown, Entertainment Weekly
Credits:
Based on a novel by Novala Takemoto
Cast: Kyoko Fukada, Anna Tsuchiya, Hiroyuki Miyasako, Ryoko Shinohara
Director: Tetsuya Nakashima
2004 / Japan / 103 min
Japanese with English Subtitles
Awards:
2007 Japan Aacademy Awards - Winner Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, and Most Popular Film
Official Selection:
New York Asian Film Festival
Montreal Fantasia Film Festival
Asian Film Festival of Dallas
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Hawaii International Film Festival
Los Angeles Film Festival
and more!
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