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Swallowtail Butterfly

1996•2h 28m•★ 7.5•Released

DramaCrimeMusicScience Fiction

This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.

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Overview

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Movie details

Release date: 1996
Runtime: 2h 28m
Genres: Drama, Crime, Music, Science Fiction
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Country: Japan
Director: Shunji Iwai
Production: OORONG-SHA, Pony Canyon, Nippon Herald Films, Fuji Television Network, Ace Pictures

Cast

Portrait of Ayumi Ito

Ayumi Ito

Ageha

Portrait of Yosuke Eguchi

Yosuke Eguchi

Ryou Ryanki

Portrait of Chara

Chara

Glico

Portrait of Hiroshi Mikami

Hiroshi Mikami

Feihong

Portrait of Andy Hui Chi-On

Andy Hui Chi-On

Maofu

Portrait of Atsuro Watabe

Atsuro Watabe

Ran

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