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Fancy Dance (1989): Cast & Where to Watch

Fancy Dance (1989) movie poster

Fancy Dance is a 1989 music drama directed by Masayuki Suō, starring Masahiro Motoki as Shiono Yohei, Naoto Takenaka and Akira Emoto. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Stream it on Film Movement Plus and MUBI, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Fancy Dance (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Masayuki Suō
Genres
Drama , Music , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fancy Dance About?

The premise of Fancy Dance without spoilers.

Yohei, a rebellious punk rocker, takes holy orders to inherit a mountain temple. At first he clashes with the demanding monastic routine, but gradually adapts to the disciplined life. When his former girlfriend reappears, she tempts him with the lure of rock‑and‑roll, forcing him to confront where his true loyalties lie.

Fancy Dance Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • buddhist monk
  • zen buddhism
  • buddhist nun
  • buddhism
  • zen
  • dance
  • based on novel
Where to watch

Where to Watch Fancy Dance

Stream it on Film Movement Plus and MUBI, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Fancy Dance Cast & Characters

Masahiro Motoki leads the cast as Shiono Yohei, with Naoto Takenaka as Mitsuki Kitagawa and Akira Emoto as Masoho's boss. Directed by Masayuki Suō; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fancy Dance

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Details

Fancy Dance Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Fanshî dansu” and “ファンシイダンス:1989”.

Also known as
  • Fanshî dansu
  • ファンシイダンス:1989
  • 五个光头的少年
  • 팬시 댄스
  • 五個光頭的少年

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FAQ

Fancy Dance FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Fancy Dance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fancy Dance?

Fancy Dance runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Fancy Dance released?

Fancy Dance was released on December 23, 1989.

Who directed Fancy Dance?

Fancy Dance was directed by Masayuki Suō.

More films by Masayuki Suō

Who is in the cast of Fancy Dance?

Fancy Dance stars Masahiro Motoki as Shiono Yohei, Naoto Takenaka as Mitsuki Kitagawa and Akira Emoto as Masoho's boss, among 23 credited actors.

Where can I watch Fancy Dance?

In the US, Fancy Dance is streaming on Film Movement Plus and MUBI and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Fancy Dance have a post-credit scene?

No. Fancy Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fancy Dance in?

The original language of Fancy Dance is Japanese.

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