At least boarderless of race and nationality. The foreign dialogue, as far as Japanese is concerned, is completely natural and practical (like letting Jun use the word "Shibuize" for "cool". Foreign dialogues in most movies of most languages do not work this way). I wonder how Jarmusch makes sure of these as he must not speak Japanese this well. But more than the dialogue, just as his other works, there is no necessity for the characters being Japanese or Italian or even American. They are all just travellers of the universe. There is no stereo type and still Jarmusch doesn't leave a single space for us to ask "shouldn't there be some explanation?". Mystery Train is a real and humble world which is kind of a different world but still a world right next to you. It's a movie wearing jeans and no make-up but maybe leather, and even if you don't like cult you can still enjoy and laugh.
Review of Mystery Train
