Fancy Dance

Fancy Dance

★ 6.9IMDb Score
Released:1989-12-23
Duration:101 min
Country:Japan
Director:Masayuki Suō
Actors:Masahiro Motoki, Honami Suzuki, Kenji Ohtsuki, Ken Osawa, Hikomaro
Production:Daiei Film

Overview:

Yohei, a punk rocker, becomes a Buddhist monk in order to inherit a mountain temple. Though initially rebelling against the tough monastic discipline, he learns to adjust. Then his girlfriend shows up, enticing him to return to his rock 'n' roll roots.

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