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Ley Lines

1999 · 105 min · Director: Takashi Miike

Ley Lines (1999) is a thriller drama, directed by Takashi Miike. It stars Kazuki Kitamura and Dan Li. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Ley Lines Is About

The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.

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What is Ley Lines about?

The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.

Where can I watch Ley Lines?

Ley Lines is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, ARROW, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ley Lines?

Ley Lines runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did Ley Lines come out?

Ley Lines was released in 1999.

Who directed Ley Lines?

Ley Lines was directed by Takashi Miike.

Who stars in Ley Lines?

Ley Lines stars Kazuki Kitamura, Dan Li, Michisuke Kashiwaya, Tomorowo Taguchi.

What is Ley Lines's rating?

Ley Lines holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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