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Kamikaze Girls

Original title: Shimotsuma monogatari
  • 20042004
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
7.5K
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Kamikaze Girls (2004)
Momoko, a strange and seemingly emotionless girl obsessed with 18th century France, befriends a Yanki biker and the two experience the ups and downs of their unusual lives in a rural Japanese town.
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Momoko, a strange and seemingly emotionless girl obsessed with 18th century France, befriends a Yanki biker and the two experience the ups and downs of their unusual lives in a rural Japanes... Read allMomoko, a strange and seemingly emotionless girl obsessed with 18th century France, befriends a Yanki biker and the two experience the ups and downs of their unusual lives in a rural Japanese town.Momoko, a strange and seemingly emotionless girl obsessed with 18th century France, befriends a Yanki biker and the two experience the ups and downs of their unusual lives in a rural Japanese town.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
7.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tetsuya Nakashima
  • Writers
    • Nobara Takemoto(novel)
    • Tetsuya Nakashima(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kyôko Fukada
    • Anna Tsuchiya
    • Hiroyuki Miyasako
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tetsuya Nakashima
  • Writers
    • Nobara Takemoto(novel)
    • Tetsuya Nakashima(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kyôko Fukada
    • Anna Tsuchiya
    • Hiroyuki Miyasako
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 3 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Kyôko Fukada
    Kyôko Fukada
    • Momoko Ryugasakias Momoko Ryugasaki
    • (as Kyoko Fukada)
    Anna Tsuchiya
    Anna Tsuchiya
    • Ichigo Shirayurias Ichigo Shirayuri
    Hiroyuki Miyasako
    • Momoko's Fatheras Momoko's Father
    Sadao Abe
    • Ryuji 'the Unicorn'as Ryuji 'the Unicorn'…
    Eiko Koike
    • Akimias Akimi
    Shin Yazawa
    • Mikoas Miko
    Hirotarô Honda
    • Yakuza Bossas Yakuza Boss
    Kirin Kiki
    Kirin Kiki
    • Momoko's Grandmotheras Momoko's Grandmother
    Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
    • Grocery Store Manageras Grocery Store Manager
    Katsuhisa Namase
    Katsuhisa Namase
    • Pachinko Parlor Manageras Pachinko Parlor Manager
    Ryôko Shinohara
    Ryôko Shinohara
    • Momoko's Motheras Momoko's Mother
    Yoshinori Okada
    Yoshinori Okada
    • Baby, 'The Stars Shine Bright' Owneras Baby, 'The Stars Shine Bright' Owner
    Kanako Irie
    Haruo Mizuno
    • Selfas Self
    Yûichi Kimura
    • Yakuzaas Yakuza
    Yôko Maki
    Yôko Maki
    • BTSSB Staffas BTSSB Staff
    Ken Ayugai
    Mayuko Fukuda
    Mayuko Fukuda
    • Young Momoko Ryugasakias Young Momoko Ryugasaki
    • Director
      • Tetsuya Nakashima
    • Writers
      • Nobara Takemoto(novel)
      • Tetsuya Nakashima(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Himiko" is the name of Japan's first "historical" Empress. Himeko was reported in Chinese histories as the ruler of Japan during their Wei dynasty, dying in 248 AD. Being a woman ruler and priestess (as reported by the Chinese), she is something of a feminist icon in Japan. Also, like the Himiko in the film, she is believed by some to be mythical.
    • Quotes

      Ichigo Shirayuri: Hey, Momoko. Women shouldn't cry in public.

      Momoko Ryugasaki: But there's no one here.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the film, Momoko and Ichigo pose together in a photo booth.
    • Connections
      References Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973)

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    And now for something different
    This one is funny, exotic, different, has really good acting and even the product placement is handled brilliantly. It made me laugh despite the subtitled. The almon d eyed girl is eye candy and fashionable. The way she was conceived made me laugh hard.
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    • michael-dunn-disti
    • Jan 15, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 2004 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • CIPA (France)
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kamikaze devojke
    • Filming locations
      • Ushiku, Ibaraki, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Amuse Pictures
      • Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
      • Hori Production
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,424
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,795
      • Sep 11, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,290,748
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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