Tokyo Dyke! (2011)
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An intimate documentary that follows the journey of two female directors through surprisingly lesbian Tokyo. They take us past Shinjuku-Nichome, where the gay center of Tokyo is located. Here we get to know six women who lead their daily lives there: a photographer, a trendy young lady, a legend of the lesbian nightlife, an activist, a mother and a young manga artist. These women speak very openly about their dreams and their current lives, which take place between the women's bars of Tokyo and their traditional Japanese values.
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What is Tokyo Dyke! about?
An intimate documentary that follows the journey of two female directors through surprisingly lesbian Tokyo. They take us past Shinjuku-Nichome, where the gay center of Tokyo is located. Here we get to know six women who lead their daily lives there: a photographer, a trendy young lady, a legend of the lesbian nightlife, an activist, a mother and a young manga artist. These women speak very openly about their dreams and their current lives, which take place between the women's bars of Tokyo and their traditional Japanese values.
How long is Tokyo Dyke!?
Tokyo Dyke! has a runtime of 85 minutes.