名探偵・神津恭介（近藤正臣）は、以前雑誌で対談した元女優の香子（結城しのぶ）から、テレビドラマの制作発表に招待された。だが会見の途中で、主演女優のひとみ（寺戸千恵子）が拳銃で射殺されてしまう。ひとみの元恋人の仕業と思われたが証拠がない。それから数日後、香子が恭介に助けを求めてきた。慌てて駆けつけると、そこには血まみれの香子と、ドラマのプロデューサーで夫の漆田の死体が転がっていた…。

Omnibus about three actresses from different generations

Zatoichi, the famed blind swordsman, returns to his home village for the first time in many years. He is befriended by Omiyo, who had the same wet-nurse as Zatoichi. He also encounters a boyhood friend, Shinbei, who now is wealthy and appears not to remember Zatoichi. Shinbei seems to be interested in repaying the villagers' debts, but is in reality manipulating the ownership of a now-valuable rock quarry. Zatoichi learns of the subterfuge and confronts his old friend, who has a score of yakuza swordsmen backing his play.

If you loved movies such as Shonen Merikensack and GS Wonderland, then this one, which predates the former, will impress you as well. The story is set in the 80s rock scene and revolves around Nakajima (Kazunobu Mineta), the lead singer of a band called 'Speed Way'. Because he refuses to write trite, pop-friendly songs he is constantly at odds with his own record company. However, he refuses to bend on his rock principles simply for better record sales. The most interesting parts of this movie is how they pay homage to music icon, Bob Dylan who gave the filmmaker his blessing, which is no small feat itself, especially for a Japanese indie debut.