Tokyo Pop (1988)

A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.

Released April 15, 1988 100 min 18+

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance

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