Ley Lines (1999)
日本黒社会 LEY LINES
Overview
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 to watch Ley Lines
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video, ARROW | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | ARROW | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Ley Lines in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Ley Lines is a Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action movie, released on 1999-05-22, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Ley Lines worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ley Lines 6.4 out of 10 from 56 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Ley Lines?
In the United States, Ley Lines streams on ARROW and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Takashi Miike
Cast
- Kazuki Kitamura as Ryuichi
- Dan Li as Anita
- Michisuke Kashiwaya as Shunrei
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Chan
- Naoto Takenaka as Wong
- Show Aikawa as Ikeda
- Samy Pop as Barbie
- Yukie Itou
- Kaei Okina as Pimp
- Takeshi Caesar
- Yozaburo Ito as SM Man
- Ryushi Mizukami as Fake Passport Shop
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Sources
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