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Plot Analysis Summary

A documentary exploring Haruomi Hosono's 50-year musical career, creative rituals, and global tour through intimate interviews and live performances.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The 50-Year Overture

Global Stages & Musical Dialogues

Behind the Scenes & Personal Reflections

The Final Encore & Legacy

A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage traces his encounter with music in early childhood to his days in bands Happy End and YMO to his solo activities. It also includes in-depth coverage from recent years of his first overseas performances in London, New York and Los Angeles. In London, he was joined by Yukihiro Takahashi, and when Ryuichi Sakamoto made a surprise appearance onstage, the YMO members were reunited for the first time in five years, a must-see spectacle captured on film. Written by Nikkatsu

Directed by

Taketoshi Sado

Key Cast

Rating: 7/10 (4 votes)