When a girl (Ryoko Hirosue) finds herself in debt with her mother mysteriously missing (and presumed dead), she stumbles an a fantastic discovery - not to be revealed - that has her looking at the world with new eyes. Hirosue is always charming, no matter the role, but the story really comes into its own when it becomes a giddy, clever glimpse of the Japanese Bubble Economy; we see a roll-call of period personalities (including the likes of Junko Kubo) and styles (including a selection of Disco-era dance hits).
This film is fun in its own right, but a rudimentary knowledge of Japanese pop history makes it a special treat. Cameos help round out the package.
This film is fun in its own right, but a rudimentary knowledge of Japanese pop history makes it a special treat. Cameos help round out the package.