Kabukicho: Farewell to the Cabaret of Humanity

Document 72 Hours Season 11 Episode 19

Overview:
The setting for this episode is a long-established cabaret in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district that closed its doors in February of this year, much to the regret of many. The establishment, which retains a strong atmosphere of the Showa era, attracts a variety of customers. There are men who come to enjoy their last conversation with their favorite hostesses. There are women who used to work as hostesses here and have come to pay their respects to their former colleagues. A singer who says she learned about life here takes the stage for the last time. A cabaret where various lives intersect. A look at the three days leading up to the closure. *Filming took place in February.

Release Date : 2020-10-16

Genre : Documentary

Duration : 29 minutes

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