Hula Girls
They danced their way into the hearts of a nation.
Directed by Sang-il Lee
Produced by Happinet Pictures, Cinequanon
A warm, energetic ensemble story about young women using dance and creativity to save their struggling mining town, grounded in genuine community bonds and period charm.
Young women in a small Japanese town look to revive their home's declining fortunes by building a Hawaiian village tourist attraction.
Essence
Ensemble
Yu Aoi
Kimiko Tanikawa
Yasuko Matsuyuki
Madoka Hirayama
Etsushi Toyokawa
Yojiro Tanikawa
Shizuyo Yamasaki
Sayuri Kumano
Shoko Ikezu
Hatsuko Sasaki
Eri Tokunaga
Sanae Kimura
Hiroki Miyake
Mitsuo Igari
Susumu Terajima
Ishida
Masaru Shiga
Goro Kumano
Katsumi Takahashi
Seiji Kimura
Ittoku Kishibe
Norio Yoshimoto
Sumiko Fuji
Chiyo Tanikawa
Like Hula Girls
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hula Girls
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hula Girls, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hula Girls, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hula Girls, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
