Movie: Hell Bento: Uncovering the Japanese Underground

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Masami Akita
Masami Akita

Himself

Sachiko Fujii
Sachiko Fujii

Herself

Seiji
Seiji

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    An exploration of underground Japanese counter-culture including the Yakuza, the nationalists, the gay and lesbian community, the bikers and the homeless.

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    1995-12-12

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    5.9

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