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Tokyo Decadence (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Tokyo Decadence (1993) movie poster

Tokyo Decadence is a 1993 drama directed by Ryû Murakami, starring Hiroshi Mikami, Kan Mikami and Miho Nikaido. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $277,845 worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$277.8K
Metascore
48
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Tokyo Decadence (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Ryû Murakami
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tokyo Decadence About?

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

A woman working as a prostitute navigates a life of exploitation, enduring mistreatment from businessmen and members of the Yakuza. She grapples with unhappiness related to her profession and the fact that her lover has entered into marriage, seemingly seeking solace from her difficult circumstances.

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Cast & crew

Tokyo Decadence Cast

Hiroshi Mikami leads the cast, with Kan Mikami and Miho Nikaido. Directed by Ryû Murakami; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ryû Murakami

More films directed by Ryû Murakami: Raffles Hotel, It’s All Right, My Friend and Almost Transparent Blue.

Full filmography
Ratings

Tokyo Decadence Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tokyo Decadence 48 on Metacritic.

Plot

Tokyo Decadence Plot Summary

What happens in Tokyo Decadence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the vibrant, neon-drenched shadows of Tokyo, 22-year-old Ai leads a double life: by day, she’s an unassuming college student, but by night, she transforms into an elite escort. Catering to her wealthy and often depraved clientele, she meticulously crafts elaborate fantasies filled with sexual manipulation and gentle bondage to fulfill their most intimate desires.

In her search for guidance, Ai seeks out a mystical fortune teller who cryptically instructs her to find the “pink stone” and turn it into a ring. The seer’s advice resonates with an enigmatic aura as she cautions Ai about a certain gallery to the east, while also suggesting that a telephone directory be placed beneath her television – a curious yet captivating warning.

Full summary

The whole story of Tokyo Decadence, scene by scene

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Box office

Tokyo Decadence Box Office

Tokyo Decadence grossed $277,845 worldwide.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$277.8K

US & Canada
$277.8K
Videos

Tokyo Decadence Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tokyo Decadence.

Tokyo Decadence (Topâzu) trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tokyo Decadence?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What profession does Ai have at night?

Details

Tokyo Decadence Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Topâzu” and “Esclavas”.

Also known as
  • Topâzu
  • Esclavas
  • Tokio em Decadência
  • Sex Dreams of Topaz
  • Topaz
  • 도쿄 데카당스
  • Tokio Dekadenz
  • Tokyo décadence
  • 堕落东京
  • Токийский декаданс
  • Đông Kinh trụy lạc
  • Tóquio em Decadência
+4 more
  • トパーズ
  • 墮落東京
  • Токійський декаданс
  • Topazul

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FAQ

Tokyo Decadence FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tokyo Decadence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tokyo Decadence?

Tokyo Decadence runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Tokyo Decadence released?

Tokyo Decadence was released on April 30, 1993.

Who directed Tokyo Decadence?

Tokyo Decadence was directed by Ryû Murakami.

More films by Ryû Murakami

Who is in the cast of Tokyo Decadence?

Tokyo Decadence stars Hiroshi Mikami, Kan Mikami and Miho Nikaido, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Tokyo Decadence make at the box office?

Tokyo Decadence grossed $277,845 worldwide.

How is Tokyo Decadence rated?

Tokyo Decadence has 48 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Tokyo Decadence have a post-credit scene?

No. Tokyo Decadence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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