Movielogr
Iden & Tity (2003)
Directed by Tomorowo Taguchi
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.
Length 118 minutes
Actors
Kazunobu Mineta | Shidou Nakamura | Kumiko Asou | Magi | Nao Omori | Tadanobu Asano | Kenji Endo | Michiro Endo | Shiro Kishibe | Kinya Kotani | Kan Mikami | Sansei Shiomi | Pierre Taki | Yoji Tanaka | Kenji Otsuki | Aki Takejo | Nuts Tanahashi | Yutaka Natsuki | Jun Miura | Shunsuke Itou