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Tokyo Idols

Tokyo Idols

2017 · 88 min · ★ 6.7 · Music, Documentary

This exploration of Japan's fascination with girl bands and their music follows an aspiring pop singer and her fans, delving into the cultural obsession with young female sexuality and the growing disconnect between men and women in hypermodern societies.

Directed by Kyoko Miyake · Written by Kyoko Miyake

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