From the director of House (1977)
Following a painful breakup, macho biker Koh (Riki Takeuchi) skips town and hits the road on his beloved Kawasaki W3 650. On his countryside excursion, he encounters the free-spirited Miyo (Kiwako Harada, older sister of Obayashi favorite Tomoyo Harada) who quickly takes interest in both the leather-clad Koh and his motorbike. Koh and Miyo fall in love even as Miyo’s prodigious biking talent and thrill-seeking tendencies heighten Koh’s fear that she may push it all too far. A nostalgia-filled reminiscence, Nobuhiko Obayashi’s monochromatic dream playfully worships the biker culture of yesteryear, delivering a sentimental and liberating take on young love.
Cult Epics website Exclusive: Reversible Slipcase art by Sam Smith + Japanese theatrical poster Postcard as is now displayed. Limited Edition of 500.
- Product Info
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Blu-ray Exclusive
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DVD
Special Features
- High-definition Transfer
- Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan
- Becoming the Wind: His Motorbike, Her Island and the Biker Movie – Visual essay by Esther Rosenfield
- Her Island: Onomichi Pt. 1 – Visual essay by Alex Pratt
- Director Nobuhiko Obayashi Archival Interview
- Theatrical Trailer
- New improved English subtitles
- New Slipcase art design by Sam Smith
- Reversible sleeve with original poster art
- First Pressing includes repro 24-page Japanese booklet (pamphlet)
- Web Exclusive: Reversible Slipcase art by Sam Smith (500)
- Web Exclusive: Japanese theatrical poster Postcard (500)
Technical Specs
Japan / 1986 / Color / Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 / 90 Mins / Japanese language with optional English subtitles / LPCM 2.0 Mono / DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo
Special Features
- High-definition Transfer
- Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan
- Becoming the Wind: His Motorbike, Her Island and the Biker Movie – Visual essay by Esther Rosenfield
- Her Island: Onomichi Pt. 1 – Visual essay by Alex Pratt
- Director Nobuhiko Obayashi Archival Interview
- Theatrical Trailer
- New improved English subtitles
Technical Specs
Japan / 1986 / Color / Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 / 90 Mins / Japanese language with optional English subtitles / LPCM 2.0 Mono / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Reviews
“The cast of HIS MOTORBIKE, HER ISLAND is spectacular and Cult Epics’ Blu-ray supplements go into great detail on just how each young actor came to the film and what they add. In fact, the supplements gathered together for this particular release do much to enhance the film in every way, adding much needed information about the film and the people who made it.” –Nostalgiakinky
“Stylish biker romance HIS MOTORBIKE, HER ISLAND from director Nobuhiko Obayashi (HOUSE) makes its U.S. bow on Blu-ray from Cult Epics.” –Mondodigital
“The Cult Epics Blu-ray extras package is thoughtfully curated to deepen appreciation of the film.” –DVDbeaver
“The Cult Epics Blu-ray provides definitive presentation of this important film with supplementary materials that illuminate both its artistic techniques and cultural significance. The limited edition features make this release particularly valuable for collectors and educational institutions.” 92% –Andersonvision
“Cult Epics releasing his four “teenage symphonies” films on home video. His Motorcycle, Her Island is the first and shows that Obayashi knew how to deal with romance as well as horror-comedy.” –Insidepulse
“Cult Epics has released a new high-definition transfer of His Motorbike, Her Island as part of its mission to bring little-seen masterpieces to a wider Western audience. As always, the special features are particularly informative and substantial.” –Midwestfilmjournal
“Japanese cinema is filled with visionary filmmakers, yet few possess the wildly inventive spirit of Nobuhiko Obayashi. While many associate his name with the cult horror classic House (1977), his filmography extends far beyond its psychedelic absurdity. Obayashi spent the 1980s crafting a deeply personal and visually audacious body of work, blending youthful exuberance with dreamlike storytelling.” – Stupiddope
“His Motorbike, Her Island is a hidden gem of Japanese cinema, offering a unique blend of romance, drama, and fantasy. If you enjoy unusual, artistic films with a touch of magic, this one’s definitely worth a watch.” – simkl.com
“There’s Much More to the Director of HOUSE Than Killer Pianos” – Merrygoroundmagazine
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