Nunchaku and Soul
ヌンチャクソウル
Synopsis
This unconventional dance film depicts the struggles of two middle-aged men competing in a dance contest and the people who warmly support them. Numata, a restaurant manager whose only talent is nunchucks, a hobby he had since childhood, is invited to dance classes by a woman he met at a matchmaking party. He is then provoked by his instructor into entering a dance contest. Meanwhile, Numata is captivated by the soul dance performed at a live show by Soma, a man struggling to keep his band afloat, and asks Soma to take him on as an apprentice. The two form a duo and decide to compete in the dance contest.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akiyoshi Koba
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiyoshi Koba
- Original Title
- ヌンチャクソウル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akiyoshi Koba
Akiyoshi Koba
Akiyoshi Koba
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Akiyoshi Koba
Director
Akiyoshi Koba
Writer
Akiyoshi Koba
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nunchaku and Soul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nunchaku and Soul about?
This unconventional dance film depicts the struggles of two middle-aged men competing in a dance contest and the people who warmly support them. Numata, a restaurant manager whose only talent is nunchucks, a hobby he had since childhood, is invited to dance classes by a woman he met at a matchmaking party. He is then provoked by his instructor into entering a dance contest. Meanwhile, Numata is captivated by the soul dance performed at a live show by Soma, a man struggling to keep his band afloat, and asks Soma to take him on as an apprentice. The two form a duo and decide to compete in the dance contest.
Who directed Nunchaku and Soul?
Nunchaku and Soul was directed by Akiyoshi Koba.
Who stars in Nunchaku and Soul?
The principal cast of Nunchaku and Soul includes Masahiro Kuroki, Atsushi Takahashi, Shinichiro Osawa, Yusuke Nakayama, Akiyoshi Koba.
When was Nunchaku and Soul released and how long is it?
Nunchaku and Soul was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.