Almost Transparent Blue
限りなく透明に近いブルー
Synopsis
In the mid-1970s, a small group of friends are living in a Japanese town near an American air force base, their lives revolve around sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. The near-plotless story weaves a vividly raw, image-intensive journey through the daily monotony of drug-induced hallucinations, vicious acts of violence, overdoses, suicide, and group sex.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryū Murakami
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryū Murakami
- Original Title
- 限りなく透明に近いブルー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Kitty Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryū Murakami
Ryū Murakami
Shuya Akagawa
Sachiko Yamaji
Kei Ijisato
Department Leadership Roster
Kei Ijisato
Producer
Ryū Murakami
Writer
Ryū Murakami
Director
Sachiko Yamaji
Editor
Shuya Akagawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Transparent Blue
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What is Almost Transparent Blue about?
In the mid-1970s, a small group of friends are living in a Japanese town near an American air force base, their lives revolve around sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. The near-plotless story weaves a vividly raw, image-intensive journey through the daily monotony of drug-induced hallucinations, vicious acts of violence, overdoses, suicide, and group sex.
Who directed Almost Transparent Blue?
Almost Transparent Blue was directed by Ryū Murakami.
Who stars in Almost Transparent Blue?
The principal cast of Almost Transparent Blue includes Kunihiko Mitamura, Mari Nakayama, Haruhiko Saito, Keiko Wakasa, Togo Igawa.
When was Almost Transparent Blue released and how long is it?
Almost Transparent Blue was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Is Almost Transparent Blue based on a book or true story?
Almost Transparent Blue is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryū Murakami".