Review of Living on Tokyo Time (1987) by Kate T — 19 Nov 2007

A small film with a lot of ideas. In the vein of early Jarmusch or Spike Lee. A fantastic lost film. Watch it.

This review of Living on Tokyo Time (1987) was written by Kate T on 19 Nov 2007.

Living on Tokyo Time has generally received positive reviews.

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