When Suzie and her parents take a visit to Japan her father's business partner, an inventor called Tetsuro decides to make Suzie a robot. The robot's name is 'Too Much' (or TM for short) and he and Suzie become the best of friends. But when the day comes for Suzie to return home she finds she's not allowed to take TM with her, so they run away together. However, they must watch out for a rival inventor of Tetsuro's is looking for them so that he can examine TM's programming. Will TM and Suzie manage to escape from his clutches and prove that love conquers all?
Practical Effects
TM's suit is gloriously unconvincing puppet nightmare fuel.
Production
Shot on location in Japan for that authentic budget vibe.
Director
Éric Rochat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Éric Rochat was primarily known for erotic films; this was his baffling pivot to family entertainment. The robot suit was allegedly recycled from a Japanese TV commercial.
The film captures peak 1980s Western fascination with Japan as futuristic wonderland, complete with casual cultural tourism that aged like milk.
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