Suwarôteiru

"This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown."

Sep 14 1996 N/A 2h 28m
Crime, Drama

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Plot

After a young girl's mother dies, she is cared for by Glico, a brassy hooker, who gives the girl the name "Ageha" (Butterfly). Ageha goes to work for a collection of oddballs who run a junkyard and salvage business.

Written by

Shunji Iwai

Directed by

Shunji Iwai

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Nippon Herald Films, Fuji Television Network, Pony Canyon, OORONG-SHA, Asmik Ace

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 8 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,849
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA