Tokyo Story
"As long as life goes on, relationships between parents and children will bring boundless joy and endless grief."
Originally released in 1953. Tokyo Story is a drama film. directed by Yasujirō Ozu. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, and Setsuko Hara
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (1,177 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chishū Ryū
as Shukichi Hirayama
Chieko Higashiyama
as Tomi Hirayama
Setsuko Hara
as Noriko Hirayama
Haruko Sugimura
as Shige Kaneko
So 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
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,...
Who directed Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
How long is Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Tokyo Story released?
Tokyo Story was released on November 3, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Story?
The main cast of Tokyo Story includes Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, So Yamamura.
Is Tokyo Story worth watching?
Tokyo Story has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 1,177 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.