Tokyo Girls(2000)
Tokyo Girls Synopsis
A candid journey into the world of 4 young Canadian women who work as well-paid hostesses in exclusive Japanese nightclubs. Lured by adventure and easy money, these modern-day geisha find themselves caught up in the mizu shobai—the complex "floating water world" of Tokyo clubs and bars. Drawn by fast money, some women become consumed by the lavish lifestyle and forget why they came; one hostess calls this "losing the plot." With a pulsating visual style, Tokyo Girls captures the raw energy of urban Japan and its fascination with the new.
Tokyo Girls (2000) is a documentary film directed by Penelope Buitenhuis, released on January 1, 2000 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Jay-Lyn Green, Akinori Nagai, Maritama Carlson and Patrick Pon. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Penelope Buitenhuis
- Writers:
- Penelope Buitenhuis
- Producers:
- Gillian Darling Kovanic
- Cinematographer:
- David Frazee
- Composer:
- Doug Blackley
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Tokyo Girls Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jay-Lyn Green
Jay-Lyn Green
- Akinori Nagai
Akinori Nagai
- Maritama Carlson
Maritama Carlson
- Patrick Pon
Patrick Pon
Christine Taylor
- Toshikazu Sugamori
Toshikazu Sugamori
- Fred Menemoto
Fred Menemoto
Key crew
Directed by Penelope Buitenhuis, written by Penelope Buitenhuis, produced by Gillian Darling Kovanic.
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Tokyo Girls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Tokyo Girls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tokyo Girls online?
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Who stars in Tokyo Girls?
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The main cast of Tokyo Girls (2000) includes Jay-Lyn Green, Akinori Nagai, Maritama Carlson, Patrick Pon and Christine Taylor. The film was directed by Penelope Buitenhuis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tokyo Girls released?
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Tokyo Girls was released on January 1, 2000 and runs for 58m.
Is Tokyo Girls worth watching?
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Tokyo Girls (2000) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.