AKA: Hoshizora no marionette
Dir: Hôjin Hashiura
The leader of a motorcycle gang is abandoned by his subjects after he is nearly beaten to death by rivals. His only friends are Hiroshi, a tormented young gay man, and Akemi, a libidinous waitress.
This film is a real find; I was immensely impressed. Hashiura only made two other films, neither available in English, possibly not available at all. The script is said to be based on a novel by Kita Hadashi, a person who appears not to exist. Kazuhito Takei turns in the best performance as self-loathing Hiroshi, and this was his only movie. The humane treatment of a homosexual character is something rare in films of this era.
The movie overall is too fucking dark, ruining some superb shots. I wish I could find more information, but like many films I love, it's sparse to nonexistent. The music is absolutely dreadful, but I kept the sound low as I usually do. PUPPETS is a massive bummer, and for that: 9/10Puppets Under Starry Skies (1978) [IMDB]
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