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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007): Cast

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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad is a 2007 drama directed by Jōji Matsuoka, starring Akira Emoto as Doctor from Sasazuka Clinic, Joe Odagiri and Satoshi Tomiura. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.

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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 22m (142 min)
Director
Jōji Matsuoka
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad About?

The premise of Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad without spoilers.

Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography, this gentle coming‑of‑age drama follows adolescent Boku—Masaya, torn between his reckless father Oton and his wise, steady mother Okan. After a rebellious phase, he learns his mother has cancer and moves in with him in Tokyo, reshaping his world and sparking painful growth.

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • mother
  • hospital
  • funeral
  • deadbeat dad
  • mother son team
  • small town
  • coal mining
  • animal cruelty
  • chain smoking
  • place name in title
  • city name in title
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad Cast & Characters

Akira Emoto leads the cast as Doctor from Sasazuka Clinic, with Joe Odagiri as Masaya Nakagawa and Satoshi Tomiura as Masaya (teen). Directed by Jōji Matsuoka; 43 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jōji Matsuoka

More films directed by Jōji Matsuoka: Midnight Diner 2, Farewell, Kuro, Phantom of the Toilet and Twinkle.

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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.

Tokyo Tower - Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (東京タワー ~オカンとボクと、時々、オトン~) - Trailer (JP)
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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Tôkyô tawâ: Okan to boku to, tokidoki, oton” and “Tokyo Tawa: Okan to Boku to”.

Also known as
  • Tôkyô tawâ: Okan to boku to, tokidoki, oton
  • Tokyo Tawa: Okan to Boku to
  • Tokidoki
  • Oton
  • 東京鐵塔:我的母親父親
  • 东京塔
  • 東京タワー 〜オカンとボクと、時々、オトン〜
  • Tokyo Tower:Mom And Me
  • Tokyo Kulesi: Annem Ve Ben
  • Bazen De Babam
  • 도쿄 타워
  • 東京鐵塔:老媽和我,有時還有老爸
+2 more
  • Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
  • รักยิ่งใหญ่ หัวใจให้เธอ

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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

When was Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad released?

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad was released on April 14, 2007.

Who directed Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad was directed by Jōji Matsuoka.

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Who is in the cast of Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad stars Akira Emoto as Doctor from Sasazuka Clinic, Joe Odagiri as Masaya Nakagawa and Satoshi Tomiura as Masaya (teen), among 43 credited actors.

Does Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad have a post-credit scene?

No. Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad in?

The original language of Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad is Japanese.

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