Drama

Tokyo! (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Tokyo!
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-03-06
Duration: 1 h 52 min

Tokyo! is a 2009 drama directed by Joon-ho Bong and Leos Carax. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
worldwide gross: $1.2M
Metascore: 63

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Released: March 6, 2009
Runtime: 1h 52m (112 min)
Directors: Joon-ho Bong and Leos Carax
Genre: Drama
Original language: French
Studio: Liberation Entertainment
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Tokyo! About?

The premise of Tokyo! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This cinematic tribute to Tokyo presents a vibrant portrait of the city through the perspectives of three directors. The film interweaves various stories, revealing the everyday lives and unexpected moments of its diverse population. From ordinary routines to surreal encounters, the movie captures the intricate connections between people and the ever-changing landscape of this dynamic metropolis, showcasing its unique spirit and defying conventional expectations.

Tokyo! Themes & Keywords

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2000s
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Crew

The Director of Tokyo!

Directed by Joon-ho Bong and Leos Carax.

Co-director Joon-ho Bong
Co-director Leos Carax

From the directors

More from Joon-ho Bong and Leos Carax

More films directed by Joon-ho Bong and Leos Carax, best-rated first: Parasite, Memories of Murder, Okja and The Host.

Ratings

Tokyo! Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tokyo! 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes

76% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic

63 Metascore

User score 6.6
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Plot

Tokyo! Plot Summary

What happens in Tokyo! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Behind the lens of Michel Gondry, there’s a deep exploration of love and resilience in his adaptation of Gabrielle Bell’s poignant comic, Cecil and Jordan in New York. The narrative unfolds around Hiroko and Akira, a young couple from the provinces trying to survive in the bustling life of Tokyo, grappling with tight finances and unstable living conditions. Their bond appears rock-solid, a testament to their unwavering support for one another, but Akira, an aspiring filmmaker who wraps gifts at a department store, faces mounting pressure and frustration as he waits for his debut film to catch a break.

Full summary

The whole story of Tokyo!, scene by scene

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