Alienated high schooler Yuichi (Hayato Ichihara) struggled to come to grips with why best friend Shusuke (Shugo Oshinari) became a domineering bully, and made him an obedient flunky in his shady dealings. His one refuge came in his online devotion to the pop singer Lily Chou-Chou, but even that safe harbor may not be sustainable. Writer/director Shunji Iwai's powerful tale of teenage angst turned dark and dangerous co-stars Izumi Inamori, Takao Osawa. 146 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Japanese; Subtitles: English; featurette. In Japanese with English subtitles.
"All About Lily Chou-Chou" is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant Japanese drama directed by Shunji Iwai, now available in high-definition Blu-Ray format from the renowned distributor FILM MOVEMENT. The film delves into the turbulent lives of Japanese teenagers, exploring themes of alienation, obsession, and the search for solace through music?specifically that of the enigmatic pop singer Lily Chou-Chou. This edition offers crisp visuals and immersive sound quality to fully experience Iwai's poetic storytelling.
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Director Shunji Iwai has established himself as one of Japan?s most innovative filmmakers with works like "Love Letter," "Swallowtail Butterfly," and "Hana & Alice." His lyrical style blends haunting imagery with deeply human stories. The cast features Hayato Ichihara (noted for his roles in "Rookies" and "Yankee-kun to Megane-chan"), Shugo Oshinari ("Battle Royale II: Requiem"), Yu Aoi ("Hana & Alice," winner of multiple acting awards), Ayumi Ito ("Swallowtail Butterfly") among others?all recognized talents who bring authenticity and depth to their performances.