Rusty Empty Can
Movie| Title | 錆びた缶空 |
| User score | 6 |
| Release date | Apr 21, 1979 |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Yoshihiko Matsui |
| Production country | Japan |
| Production companies | Kyôeisha |
| Run time | 59 min. |
Matsui's debut film, "Rusty Empty Can" (1979), was photographed by Sogo Ishii; nonetheless the film turned out to be a serious and emotionally painful one unlike Ishii's speedy roller-coaster movies. The film which depicts a homosexual relationship was successful at the many film festival held in Japan, including selection at the 1979 Pia Film Festival. "Rusty Empty Can" is still shown at theatres today as it has become the pioneer of cult movies with devoted fans and approval from Nagisa Oshima and Shuji Terayama.
