Tokyo Story
As long as life goes on, relationships between parents and children will bring boundless joy and endless grief.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 東京物語
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1953-11-03
- Runtime: 137 minutes
- Rating: 8.17/10 (1120 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.0764
- Languages: English, Japanese
Cast & Crew
Chishū Ryū
as Shukichi Hirayama
Chieko Higashiyama
as Tomi Hirayama
Setsuko Hara
as Noriko Hirayama
Haruko Sugimura
as Shige Kaneko
Sō Yamamura
as Koichi Hirayama
Kuniko Miyake
as Fumiko Hirayama
Kyōko Kagawa
as Kyoko Hirayama
Eijirō Tōno
as Numata
Nobuo Nakamura
as Kurazo Kaneko
Shirō Ōsaka
as Keizo Hirayama
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
BFI Re-Release Trailer [Subtitled]
Clip
Tokyo Story (1953) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Tokyo Story - Official Trailer
Lindsay Anderson on Tokyo Story
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Story?▼
Tokyo Story is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1953-11-03.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Story?▼
The main cast includes Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, Sō Yamamura, .
Where can I watch Tokyo Story online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Tokyo Story is available.
Is Tokyo Story based on a true story?▼
As long as life goes on, relationships between parents and children will bring boundless joy and endless grief.
What is the IMDb rating of Tokyo Story?▼
Tokyo Story has an IMDb rating of 8.17/10 based on 1120 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Tokyo Story?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Tokyo Story?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Tokyo Story filmed?▼
Tokyo Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Tokyo Story?▼
The total runtime of Tokyo Story is 137 minutes.
Is Tokyo Story suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Tokyo Story?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Tokyo Story.
Does Tokyo Story have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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