Shinjuku Boys
Dec 07, 1995 · 53m
Director
Kim Longinotto, Jano WilliamsOverview
This documentary is set in the New Marilyn night club in Tokyo, Japan - where the hosts are transgender men. They can only make their living as hosts in a nightclub with other wannabes like them. The young women who come there often have relationships with them but the underlying fear is whether such a relationship can withstand the pressures on a girl to get married and have children. All three boys deal with this in different ways. These three hosts, the Shinjuku Boys, take us into their lives.
Cast of Shinjuku Boys
Crew of Shinjuku Boys
About Shinjuku Boys
What is Shinjuku Boys about?
This documentary is set in the New Marilyn night club in Tokyo, Japan - where the hosts are transgender men. They can only make their living as hosts in a nightclub with other wannabes like them. The young women who come there often have relationships with them but the underlying fear is whether such a relationship can withstand the pressures on a girl to get married and have children. All three…
When was Shinjuku Boys released?
Shinjuku Boys was released on December 7, 1995.
How long is Shinjuku Boys?
Shinjuku Boys runs 53 minutes.
Who directed Shinjuku Boys?
Shinjuku Boys was directed by Kim Longinotto and Jano Williams.
Who is in the cast of Shinjuku Boys?
The cast of Shinjuku Boys includes Gaish (Self), Tatsu (Self), Kazuki (Self), Abe (Self) and Kumi (Self).