T么ky么 monogatari

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Overall Severity: 馃煝 20/100
Total warning time: 2m
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Violence: 馃煝 10/100 (2m)
  • 馃煝 10/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Mild emotional tension between family members.
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T么ky么 monogatari
Year: 1953
Certificate: U
Runtime: 136 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 8.2
Votes: 53153
Director: Yasujir么 Ozu
Stars: Chish没 Ry没, Chieko Higashiyama, S么 Yamamura, Setsuko Hara
Overview: An old couple visit their children and grandchildren in the city, but receive little attention.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'T么ky么 monogatari' (1953)?
A: 'T么ky么 monogatari' (Tokyo Story) follows an elderly couple, Shukichi and Tomi, who travel from their rural village to Tokyo to visit their grown children. However, their children are too busy with their own lives to spend quality time with them, leading to a poignant exploration of family dynamics, generational gaps, and loneliness.
Q: Who directed 'T么ky么 monogatari'?
A: The movie was directed by Yasujir艒 Ozu, a renowned Japanese filmmaker known for his quiet, contemplative style and focus on family life and societal changes in post-war Japan.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'T么ky么 monogatari'?
A: The film stars Chish没 Ry没 as Shukichi Hirayama, Chieko Higashiyama as Tomi Hirayama, S么 Yamamura as K艒ichi Hirayama, and Setsuko Hara as Noriko Hirayama, among others.
Q: What themes are explored in 'T么ky么 monogatari'?
A: The film explores themes of family neglect, the passage of time, generational disconnect, and the quiet resilience of elderly parents. It also reflects on post-war Japanese society and the shifting values between traditional and modern life.
Q: Is 'T么ky么 monogatari' considered a classic?
A: Yes, 'T么ky么 monogatari' is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. It has received critical acclaim worldwide and is often cited as a masterpiece of Japanese cinema and a defining work of Yasujir艒 Ozu's career.