Kowloon Generic Romance

Kowloon Generic Romance

2025 · 120 min · ★ 8.5 · Romance, Science Fiction, Drama

Welcome to Kowloon Walled City: a dystopian townscape where the people are brimming with nostalgia, and where the past, present, and future converge. Amid the hidden emotions and extraordinary daily lives of the men and women working in its confines, a tale of romance begins to unfold for real estate agent Reiko Kujirai―one that feels as familiar as Kowloon itself…

Directed by Chihiro Ikeda · Written by Chihiro Ikeda

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