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Tokyo Twilight

Abandoned by their mother, sisters Akiko (Ineko Arima) and Takako (Setsuko Hara) live with their father Shukichi (Chishu Ryu). When Akiko falls into desperate trouble, she turns away from her family.

Drama 1957 141 mins

Director: Yasujirō Ozu

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Overview

Ozu's last black and white film is a masterpiece of atmospheric chiaroscuro. Abandoned by their mother, sisters Akiko (Ineko Arima) and Takako (Setsuko Hara) live with their father Shukichi (Chishu Ryu). When Akiko falls into desperate trouble, she turns away from her family.

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Featuring

Setsuko Hara , Ineko Arima , Chishu Ryu and Isuzu Yamada

Genres

Drama and Melodrama

Certificate

Contains mild sex references and reference to abortion

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese with English subtitles

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