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Tokyo Sonata (2008)
Tôkyô sonata (original title)

PG_13  120 min  -  Drama   -  27 September 2008 (Japan)
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Ratings: 7.6/10 from 3,773 users   Metascore: 80/100 
Reviews: 26 user | 112 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com

An ordinary Japanese family slowly disintegrates after its patriarch loses his job at a prominent company.

Director:

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Writers:

Kiyoshi Kurosawa (screenplay), Max Mannix, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyôko Koizumi and Yû Koyanagi
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Cast

Credited cast:
Teruyuki Kagawa ...
Kyôko Koizumi ...
Yû Koyanagi Yû Koyanagi ...
Kai Inowaki ...
Haruka Igawa ...
Kanji Tsuda Kanji Tsuda ...
Kazuya Kojima Kazuya Kojima ...
Kôji Yakusho ...
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Jason Gray Jason Gray ...
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Storyline

An ordinary Japanese family slowly disintegrates after its patriarch loses his job at a prominent company.

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Plot Keywords:

Patriarch | Japanese Family | Japanese | Teacher | Divorcee  | See more »

Taglines:

Every family has its secrets. [USA release]

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] | Official site [uk] | See more »

Country:

Japan | Netherlands | Hong Kong

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sonata de Tóquio See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$28,345 (USA) (15 March 2009) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$277,315 (USA) (18 October 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Django Film, Entertainment Farm (EF), Fortissimo Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Claire de Lune"
Composed by Claude Debussy See more »