Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 137 min |
| Audience Score | 81% (8.1/10, 1,272 votes) |
Tokyo Story — FAQ
Is Tokyo Story worth watching? Tokyo Story holds a 8.1/10 rating from 1,272 viewers. 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 h
Who directed Tokyo Story? Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who is in the cast of Tokyo Story? It stars Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, So Yamamura, Kuniko Miyake and more.
Where can I stream Tokyo Story? You can stream Tokyo Story on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did Tokyo Story release? It released in 1953.
