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One of Japan’s most celebrated dancers, Bambi Naka, takes on her first lead role in Philippe McKie’s feature. Yume is an aspiring dancer who travels to Tokyo with big dreams , which are swiftly deflated by a harsh reality. Undaunted, she takes a job as a hostess in the red-light district while embracing the city’s underground dance community, providing a vibrant and colourful look into Japanese dance culture.
Please note: this film contains strobe effects and flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Year2021
- Runtime123 minutes
- CountryCanada, Japan
- PremiereNational premiere
- DirectorPhillippe McKie
- ProducerMichelle LeBlanc, Philippe McKie
- CastAkaji Maro, Bambi Naka, Masahiro Takashima
- EditorPhilippe McKie
- Sound DesignRemy Sealey

One of Japan’s most celebrated dancers, Bambi Naka, takes on her first lead role in Philippe McKie’s feature. Yume is an aspiring dancer who travels to Tokyo with big dreams , which are swiftly deflated by a harsh reality. Undaunted, she takes a job as a hostess in the red-light district while embracing the city’s underground dance community, providing a vibrant and colourful look into Japanese dance culture.
Please note: this film contains strobe effects and flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Year2021
- Runtime123 minutes
- CountryCanada, Japan
- PremiereNational premiere
- DirectorPhillippe McKie
- ProducerMichelle LeBlanc, Philippe McKie
- CastAkaji Maro, Bambi Naka, Masahiro Takashima
- EditorPhilippe McKie
- Sound DesignRemy Sealey