Ley Lines (1999)
Original title: 日本黒社会 LEY LINES
Ley Lines is a 1999 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Takashi Miike, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Kazuki Kitamura, Dan Li and Michisuke Kashiwaya.
The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
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What is Ley Lines about?
The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
When was Ley Lines released?
Ley Lines was released on 22 May 1999.
How long is Ley Lines?
Ley Lines runs 1h 45m.
Who made Ley Lines?
Ley Lines was directed by Takashi Miike.
Where can I watch Ley Lines?
Ley Lines is available on ARROW, Philo, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Ley Lines
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store