# Tokyo Story (1953)

> An elderly couple's visit to their grown children exposes the quiet erosion of family duty in postwar Japan.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10905

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Yasujirō Ozu
- Cast: Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, So Yamamura, Kuniko Miyake, Kyōko Kagawa, Eijirō Tōno
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046438/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, gentle, wistful, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of familial obligation and the passage of time.

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