
Iden & Tity
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.
Movie Details
Languages
Japanese
Key Crew

Tomorowo Taguchi
Director

Kankuro Kudo
Screenplay
Cast

Kazunobu Mineta
Nakajima

Shido Nakamura
Johnny

Kumiko Aso
Girlfriend

Magi
Mamezo

Nao Omori
Toshi

Tadanobu Asano

Kenji Endo
Michiro Endo
Shiro Kishibe
Kinya Kotani

Kan Mikami

Sansei Shiomi

Pierre Taki

Yoji Tanaka

Kenji Ohtsuki

Aki Takejo

Nuts Tanahashi
Yutaka Natsuki
Shunsuke Itô

Jun Murakami