
Hounddog(2008)
A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.


Tokyo. Asuka, a young cleaning lady working the night shift, is ready to pay a high price to achieve her dream of becoming a music star. She manages to perform on a TV-talent show, but all her sacrifices backfire when she is accused of murder and is forced to reveal all the details of the dark path she has followed until then.

Natsuko Kobayashi
Asuka

Kazuhiko Kanayama
Ryo

Akaji Maro
Akira

Shinji Matsubayashi
Jin

Takamasa Suga
Tetsuo
Birdsong is a drama, fantasy, music film released in 2019. Directed by Hendrik Willemyns, it stars Natsuko Kobayashi, Kazuhiko Kanayama, Akaji Maro. Tokyo. Asuka, a young cleaning lady working the night shift, is ready to pay a high price to achieve her dream of becoming a music star. She manages to perform on a TV-talent show, but all her sacrifices backfire when she is accused of murder and is forced to reveal all the details of the dark path she has followed until then.
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