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Kidnapping Blues

19821h 34mShinpei Asai

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A man and a little girl meet in a bicycle parking in Tokyo. The little girl says she wants to watch the sea, and their travel begins. The man does not intend to be a kidnapper – he asks the girl to phone her mother and tell her she's with him. During their trip they meet various people, but they always must continue on, lest the man be arrested.

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What is Kidnapping Blues (1982) about?

A man and a little girl meet in a bicycle parking in Tokyo. The little girl says she wants to watch the sea, and their travel begins. The man does not intend to be a kidnapper – he asks the girl to phone her mother and tell her she's with him. During their trip they meet various people, but they always must continue on, lest the man be arrested.

Who stars in Kidnapping Blues?

Kidnapping Blues stars Tamori (R), Mai Yamato (Young Girl), Yumiko Fujita (Maiden), Jūzō Itami (Walking Man), Takuzō Kawatani (Farmer). The film was directed by Shinpei Asai.

How long is Kidnapping Blues?

Kidnapping Blues has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982.

Where can I watch Kidnapping Blues?

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