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Backdancers! (2006)
Director: Kozo Nagayama
Cast: Aya Hirayama, Hiroko Shimabukuro, Sonim, Saeko
Runtime117 min
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A cadre of backup dancers is left astray when their star singer moves on with her life and marriage. They each had their own ambition and hope, which subconsciously rested on the star power of the singer. When plan A does not work, they cling to plan B. When that does not work, in an act of desperation, they are assigned to plan C by their agency. A fight and unprofessionalism seems to put the Backdancers on permanent ice.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Backdancers! (2006), directed by Kozo Nagayama, received a mixed critical reception. The film follows a group of backup dancers who struggle to find their own ambition and identity after their star singer moves on. While the film's exploration of the lives of background performers is praised, its uneven tone and pacing have been noted by critics.
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Fans of Japanese cinema and character-driven stories will enjoy the unique, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of backup dancers in Backdancers! (2006), directed by Kozo Nagayama. The film offers a compelling exploration of the ambitions and personal struggles of the ensemble cast, led by standout performances from Aya Hirayama and Hiroko Shimabukuro.