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Idol (2022)

Movie ★ 7.0 115 min

TV Movie Drama

In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.

Wataru Suzuki Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 11, 2022
Runtime
115 min
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Cast

Kotone Furukawa Kotone Furukawa Onodera Toshiko / Ashita Matsuko Masakado Yoshinori Masakado Yoshinori Sugai Tomiyasu Ikusaburo Yamazaki Ikusaburo Yamazaki Yamaguchi Shotaro Manaki Reika Manaki Reika Takanawa Yoshiko Kippei Shiina Kippei Shiina Sasaki Senri Yohei Okuda Shinichi Shirahata Mamoru Hagiwara Mamoru Hagiwara Hiroshi Shigeoka Meimi Tamura Meimi Tamura Koyanagi Nanako

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Frequently asked questions

What is Idol about?
In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.
Who directed Idol?
Idol was directed by Wataru Suzuki.
Who stars in Idol?
Idol stars Kotone Furukawa, Masakado Yoshinori, Ikusaburo Yamazaki, Manaki Reika.
When was Idol released?
Idol is a 2022 tv movie, drama film.
Where can I watch Idol?
You can watch Idol with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.