Kamikaze Girls

Tetsuya Nakashima  |  104 min  |  Japan  |  2004  |  Drama  |  12

An accidental meeting between two teenage girls sparks an unlikely friendship that transcends fashion, class, and attitude. Kamikaze Girls is a fun, wildly-coloured comedy about finding connection in the most unexpected places.

The film follows Momoko, a bored country girl obsessed with 18th-century French Rococo fashion, and Ichigo, a loud, headstrong biker in a local girl gang. They couldn’t be more different, but as their paths collide in the quiet Japanese countryside, the two outsiders begin to form a bond that is tender, chaotic, and hilarious. Together, they find a way to push back against the small-town expectations that try to define them.

Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, Kamikaze Girls is a frenetic roller-coaster ride brimming with day-glo visuals and wild hilarity. Adapted from the novel by Novala Takemoto, it became a cult hit in Japan and abroad, celebrated for its mix of pop-art visuals, deadpan humour, and heartfelt storytelling. Playful and provocative, it’s a vibrant coming-of-age tale perfect for fans of Memories of Matsuko and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

In Japanese with English Subtitles

Doors: 7.45pm

Screening: 8.00pm