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Tokyo Story

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: 8.2/10 (1161 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shochiku
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.4959
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

as Shukichi Hirayama

Chieko Higashiyama

Chieko Higashiyama

as Tomi Hirayama

Setsuko Hara

Setsuko Hara

as Noriko Hirayama

Haruko Sugimura

Haruko Sugimura

as Shige Kaneko

So Yamamura

So Yamamura

as Koichi Hirayama

Kuniko Miyake

Kuniko Miyake

as Fumiko Hirayama

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

as Kyoko Hirayama

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

as Numata

Nobuo Nakamura

Nobuo Nakamura

as Kurazo Kaneko

Shirō Ōsaka

Shirō Ōsaka

as Keizo Hirayama

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Trailers & Clips

BFI Re-Release Trailer [Subtitled]

Clip

Mark Kermode reviews Tokyo Story | BFI Player

Tokyo Story (1953) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Tokyo Story - Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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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, So 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 8.2/10 based on 1161 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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