J-rock fans will take delight in Nana - a touching and entertaining coming-of-age movie about two 20-year-old Japanese women going through the trials of love and life. Adapted from a popular comic book series, the film centres around Nana Osaki (Mika Nakashima) and Nana Komatsu (Aoi Miyazaki) - two young women who have little in common except their first name. One is an independent punk chick from a broken family who wants to become a rock star, while the latter - blessed with a good upbringing and stable family - has a life that revolves around her boyfriend. After a fateful meeting, the girls leave their hometown and move into an apartment in Tokyo. In the big city, they need to fight for their dreams and dignity, despite suffering a series of setbacks. The movie, backed by a soundtrack of catchy J-rock tunes and ballads, captures the restlessness and innocence of youth. Nakashima's character stands out with her quirky personality, while Miyazaki's is saturated with sweetness. On the downside, the film sidesteps the major issues of youth and instead focuses on the friendship between the two Nanas. It can also be superficial at times. VERDICT: GO TO THE MOVIES