The moving Japanese film "Hula Girls" starring Yasuko Matsuyuki and Eita. Synopsis: Based on a true story about the birth of the Joban Hawaiian Center (now Spa Resort Hawaiians) in Fukushima Prefecture, this drama humorously depicts the women who take on hula dancing to revitalize their town. In 1965, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. The town is in a critical situation due to the closure of the coal mines. A plan for the "Joban Hawaiian Center," a leisure facility utilizing the abundant hot springs, is proposed. A hula dance show is planned as the main attraction, and dancers are recruited from among the local women. Madoka Hirayama, a former professional dancer invited from Tokyo as an instructor, reluctantly begins to teach the inexperienced women... Yasuko Matsuyuki stars as the dance instructor, with Yu Aoi, Etsushi Toyokawa, and Shizuyo Yamazaki co-starring. The film is directed by Lee Sang-il of "69 sixty nine." Jake Shimabukuro, a world-renowned ukulele player, is in charge of the music and main theme. It won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress (Yu Aoi) at the 30th Japan Academy Awards. - Title: Hula Girls - English Title: Hula Girl - Genre: Japanese Film - Cast: Yasuko Matsuyuki, Eita, Yu Yamada, Ittoku Kishibe, Junko Fuji This item was part of my home collection. We look forward to your purchase! Thank you for viewing.