Café Lumière movie poster

Café Lumière

September 1, 2004 1h 43m 6.7/10 (56 votes)

Originally released in 2004. Café Lumière is a drama film. directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

Starring Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, and Masato Hagiwara

Synopsis

In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she does not want to marry and has found a kindred spirit in a used bookstore owner who aids her research.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (56 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Shochiku
  • 3H Productions
  • Sumitomo Corporation
  • The Asahi Shimbun
  • Eisei Gekijo
  • IMAGICA
  • Shimensoka

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Café Lumière about?

In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she...

Who directed Café Lumière?

Café Lumière was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

How long is Café Lumière?

Café Lumière has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Café Lumière released?

Café Lumière was released on September 1, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Café Lumière?

The main cast of Café Lumière includes Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Masato Hagiwara, Kimiko Yo, Nenji Kobayashi.