Ley Lines
Originally released in 1999. Ley Lines is a drama/thriller film. directed by Takashi Miike.
Starring Kazuki Kitamura, Dan Li, and Michisuke Kashiwaya
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
- Excellent Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fo...
Who directed Ley Lines?
Ley Lines was directed by Takashi Miike.
How long is Ley Lines?
Ley Lines has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Ley Lines released?
Ley Lines was released on May 22, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ley Lines?
The main cast of Ley Lines includes Kazuki Kitamura, Dan Li, Michisuke Kashiwaya, Tomorowo Taguchi, Naoto Takenaka.