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Little Taiko Boy 2010

★ 2.02 votes4 min📅 2010-12-13

Directed by Bryan Jackson, *Little Taiko Boy (2010)* is a bold, three-minute music-driven short film that reimagines "The Little Drummer Boy" as a playful yet provocative safe-sex anthem.

Director: Bryan Jackson

Cast

Cesar Cipriano
Cesar Cipriano
Little Taiko Boy
Eric Dean
Eric Dean
Viet Hoang
Eric Hsu
Madame Bonjour Johnj
Derek Lui
Jeff Manabat
Jeff Manabat
Richard Minor
Kiyoshi Shishido

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Taiko Boy (2010) about?

*Little Taiko Boy (2010)* follows a group of men navigating Tokyo's nightlife, where their intimate moments are soundtracked by a reimagined Christmas carol set to thunderous taiko drums. The film blends music, queer culture, and Japanese mythology through a surreal lens, with a drag goddess watching over the action.

Who directed Little Taiko Boy?

Bryan Jackson directed *Little Taiko Boy (2010)*, crafting a bold visual and auditory experience.

Who stars in Little Taiko Boy?

The film features Cesar Cipriano, Eric Dean, Viet Hoang, Eric Hsu, and MADAME BONJOUR JOHNJ in a standout role.

Is Little Taiko Boy (2010) worth watching?

As an unrated experimental short with a runtime under five minutes, *Little Taiko Boy (2010)* offers a unique, thought-provoking experience best suited to fans of avant-garde music films or queer cinema. Its creative blend of sound and culture makes it a memorable watch despite its brevity.

How long is Little Taiko Boy?

The runtime of *Little Taiko Boy (2010)* is approximately four minutes.

About Little Taiko Boy (2010) — The Taiko-Powered Safe-Sex Parody Short Film

Directed by Bryan Jackson, *Little Taiko Boy (2010)* is a bold, three-minute music-driven short film that reimagines "The Little Drummer Boy" as a playful yet provocative safe-sex anthem. Set to the thunderous pulse of traditional Japanese taiko drums—sounding like a heartbeat magnified in stereo—this unconventional experience weaves together intimate encounters in Tokyo's iconic cruising spots, bathhouses, and love hotels. The film's pulsating soundtrack and surreal aesthetic are anchored by the commanding presence of MADAME BONJOUR JOHNJ, who portrays a striking drag version of Amaterasu Omikami, the Shinto sun goddess, overseeing the scenes with a mix of glamour and divine authority.

Blending music, mythology, and modern queer culture, *Little Taiko Boy (2010)* delivers a visceral sensory experience that challenges norms while celebrating self-expression. The brief runtime belies its depth, using stark visuals, rhythmic soundscapes, and a touch of subversive humor to explore themes of desire, connection, and identity in urban Japan.