# Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

> Three homeless outsiders turn a Christmas search for an abandoned baby into an unexpected journey toward family, forgiveness, and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7739

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Satoshi Kon
- Cast: Aya Okamoto, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Tohru Emori, Satomi Korogi, Mamiko Noto, Ryuji Saikachi, Kyoko Terase, Rikiya Koyama
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388473/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, harrowing, christmas viewing, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship and unexpected family during the holiday season in Tokyo.

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