Rusty Empty Can

Matsuis 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 Ishiis speedy rollercoaster 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