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Tokyo Story

(PG)

Ozu’s 100th Birthday Screening

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Overview

Without a doubt, this is Yasujirō Ozu’s masterpiece, exploring generational differences in post-war Japan. Retired couple Shūkichi and Tomi Hirayama make a rare trip out of their rural Onomichi township to visit their adult children in Tokyo. On arrival, they discover the burgeoning capital and the priorities of their family members are distinctly different to their expectations. While their son and daughter have no time for their parents, their widowed daughter-in-law goes out of her way to pay them respect and introduce them to Tokyo life. One of the most graceful, profound films ever made. Just lovely to watch.

Why See This Film

In the most recent 2022 BFI Sight & Sound magazine poll of the greatest films of all time, Tokyo Story was voted #4, behind such heavy hitters as Vertigo and Citizen Kane. This delicate and beautifully-paced tale of aging and familial love more than earns its accolades. Carefully remastered to a sumptuous 4K transfer of original 35mm elements, this film will make you want to call your parents, and that’s always a good thing.

Year:
1953
Rating:
PG
Director:
Yasujirō Ozu
Cast:
Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara
Duration:
136 minutes
Language:
Japanese with English Subtitles

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