A Japanese couple travels across the U.S. by train to Memphis as a pilgrimage to one of the major fountainheads of American music. This film chronicles their brief stay in the home city of Elvis. Then it juxtaposes two other narratives that take place in Memphis.
The result is a whimsical story with an interesting construction. The camera follows its primary characters in a documentary style as they do little of consequence, but the result is satisfying, primarily due to the likability of the characters.
On paper, this plot might sound like a snoozefest, but director/writer Jim Jarmusch's patient style of storytelling results in a charming tale.
The result is a whimsical story with an interesting construction. The camera follows its primary characters in a documentary style as they do little of consequence, but the result is satisfying, primarily due to the likability of the characters.
On paper, this plot might sound like a snoozefest, but director/writer Jim Jarmusch's patient style of storytelling results in a charming tale.