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Nijisseiki shônen dokuhon (1989)
I agree that the music makes this film
This is a great film anyway, although I think it tends to lose its way towards the end. But the music elevates it to an extraordinary experience. The big tune, a kind of Pat Methany guitar thing, is absolutely exquisite. And the way it is first introduced, when the older brother leaves the fantasy world of the circus and steps out into the real world, and then goes on to become the soundtrack to the montage of the characters growing to adulthood, is heartachingly beautiful. It re-occurs enough times without being overused.
But I also recorded a number of tracks from this film to listen to on tape, and I have to point out that many of the other pieces as also wonderfully evocative. The ethereal harps, strange circus organs, etc. are all amazing. I wish someone would release this music on CD. I'd buy it instantly.