Dreams on Fire

A vibrant and respectful look into Tokyo's (underground) dance culture. It's rare to see an outsider fare well in Japan, but director Philippe McKie shows deep love and respect for the country. It would've been easy to turn this film into a freak show, instead, we get a rundown of interesting subcultures, strung together by dance motives. The performances are strong, the cinematography is lush, the soundtrack is an absolute dream, and the mix of drama and dance works very well, without resorting to too many clichés. A film that deserves broader recognition.