Tokyo Godfathers Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Japanese filmmaker Satoshi Kon directs his third anime feature with the holiday film Tokyo Godfathers. The story takes place in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Christmas Eve. Middle-aged has-been Gin, aging transvestite Hana, and teenage runaway Miyuki are three homeless friends who have formed a kind of makeshift family structure. Their bond is tested when they find an abandoned baby while searching for food in a garbage dump. They have no choice but to care for the infant themselves. The group travels throughout the city, searching for the baby's parents and coping with their personal reactions to the situation. Tokyo Godfathers premiered at the Big Apple Anime Fest in 2003. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
01/16/2004
DVD Release Date:
04/13/2004
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for thematic elements, violent images, language and some sexual material.
Run Time:
92 min.
Distributor(s):
Samuel Goldwyn
Production Co.:
Mad House Ltd., Samuel Goldwyn, Tokyo Godfathers Committee
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Parenthood, Down on Their Luck, Eccentric Families
Tone:
Bittersweet, Irreverent, Poignant, Compassionate, Sentimental, Heartwarming
Keywords:
abandonment, baby, guardian, homeless, parent
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (01-16-2004)
Language:
English,Japanese
Version of / Remake of:
Status:
DVD
