8000 Miles
""Hip hop is a long, long road...""
Originally released in 2009. 8000 Miles is a comedy/drama film. directed by Yu Irie. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ryusuke Komakine, Shingo Mizusawa, and Eita Okuno
Synopsis
Ikku, Mighty and Tomu live in Saitama, not exactly the coolest places to get involved in a wanna-be rap star lifestyle. But try they do with their freestyle rap band Sho-Gung. Yu Irie, who gained the Grand Prize at Yubari Fantastic Film Festival with this film, grew up in Saitama and inserts the grim realities of suburban youth skillfully in his comedic style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Norainu Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8000 Miles about?
Ikku, Mighty and Tomu live in Saitama, not exactly the coolest places to get involved in a wanna-be rap star lifestyle. But try they do with their freestyle rap band Sho-Gung. Yu Irie, who gained t...
Who directed 8000 Miles?
8000 Miles was directed by Yu Irie.
How long is 8000 Miles?
8000 Miles has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was 8000 Miles released?
8000 Miles was released on March 14, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 8000 Miles?
The main cast of 8000 Miles includes Ryusuke Komakine, Shingo Mizusawa, Eita Okuno, Tatsuya Masunari, Tetsuya Haishima.