Ley Lines
The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
Where to watch Ley Lines in United States
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Where is Ley Lines streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | ARROW | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Ley Lines
Ley Lines is a 1999 Japanese-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Kazuki Kitamura, Dan Li, Michisuke Kashiwaya. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, ARROW.
Ley Lines was produced by Daiei Film and Excellent Films and made in Japan. It was released on May 22, 1999.
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Writers
- Toshiki Kimura
- Release date
- May 22, 1999
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film, Excellent Films
Ley Lines cast & crew
Ley Lines was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Toshiki Kimura.
The cast features Kazuki Kitamura as Ryuichi, Dan Li as Anita, Michisuke Kashiwaya as Shunrei, Tomorowo Taguchi as Chan, Naoto Takenaka as Wong, and Show Aikawa as Ikeda.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo, cinematography is by Naosuke Imaizumi, and it was produced by Toshiki Kimura.
Is Ley Lines worth watching?
Ley Lines holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 55 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, Ley Lines is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ley Lines
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Cast of Ley Lines
Kazuki Kitamura
Ryuichi
Dan Li
Anita
Michisuke Kashiwaya
Shunrei
Tomorowo Taguchi
Chan
Naoto Takenaka
Wong
Show Aikawa
Ikeda
Samy Pop
Barbie
Yukie Itou
Kaei Okina
Pimp
Takeshi Caesar
Ito Yozaburo
SM Man
Ryushi Mizukami
Fake Passport Shop
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Ley Lines — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ley Lines in United States?
Ley Lines is streaming on Philo, ARROW in United States.
▸Is Ley Lines on Philo?
Yes — Ley Lines is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Ley Lines in?
Ley Lines is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ley Lines?
Ley Lines runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Ley Lines rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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