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Tokyo Story (1953)

"As long as life goes on, relationships between parents and children will bring boundless joy and endless grief."

8.219532h 17mJA
Drama

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Rating

8.2/10

Runtime

2h 17m

Language

JA

Release

November 3, 1953

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Official Trailer

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Overview

The elderly Shukishi and his wife, Tomi, take the long journey from their small seaside village to visit their adult children in Tokyo. Their elder son, Koichi, a doctor, and their daughter, Shige, a hairdresser, don't have much time to spend with their aged parents, and so it falls to Noriko, the w...

Cast

Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

Shukichi Hirayama

Chieko Higashiyama

Chieko Higashiyama

Tomi Hirayama

Setsuko Hara

Setsuko Hara

Noriko Hirayama

Haruko Sugimura

Haruko Sugimura

Shige Kaneko

So Yamamura

So Yamamura

Koichi Hirayama

Kuniko Miyake

Kuniko Miyake

Fumiko Hirayama

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyoko Hirayama

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

Numata

Nobuo Nakamura

Nobuo Nakamura

Kurazo Kaneko

Shirō Ōsaka

Shirō Ōsaka

Keizo Hirayama

Hisao Toake

Hisao Toake

Osamu Hattori

Teruko Nagaoka

Teruko Nagaoka

Yone Hattori

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Tokyo Story (1953), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The elderly Shukishi and his wife, Tomi, take the long journey from their small seaside village to visit their adult children in Tokyo. Their elder son, Koichi, a doctor, and their daughter, Shige, a hairdresser, don't have much time to spend with their aged parents, and so it falls to Noriko, the widow of their younger son who was killed in the war, to keep her in-laws company.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Tokyo Story. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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