Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Originally released in 2007. Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad is a drama film. directed by Jōji Matsuoka. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Joe Odagiri, Kirin Kiki, and Yayako Uchida
Synopsis
Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan. Following a period of intensely rebellious behavior, Boku learns that his mom has contracted cancer; suddenly, his mother comes to live with him in Tokyo the entire emotional landscape of his life is altered.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Little More
- Eisei Gekijo
- dentsu
- Bandai
- Yomiuri Shimbun Company
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- Gunpowder
- Film Makers
- Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company
- Hiroshima Telecasting
- Fukuoka Broadcasting System
- Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company
- Mitsui & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad about?
Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his fath...
Who directed Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad was directed by Jōji Matsuoka.
How long is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad released?
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad was released on April 14, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?
The main cast of Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad includes Joe Odagiri, Kirin Kiki, Yayako Uchida, Takako Matsu, Kaoru Kobayashi.