Tokyo Story

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Original Language

JA

What is Tokyo Story about?

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.

Who directed Tokyo Story?

Tokyo Story was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

When was Tokyo Story released?

Tokyo Story was released on November 3, 1953.

How long is Tokyo Story?

Tokyo Story has a runtime of 2h 17m.

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