Tokyo Newcomer (2012): Cast
Tokyo Newcomer is a 2012 romantic drama directed by Jiang Qinmin, starring Chieko Baisho as Old Woman, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Qin Hao. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Jiang Qinmin
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Wilco Co.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tokyo Newcomer About?
The premise of Tokyo Newcomer without spoilers.
A young Chinese Go board game player travels to Japan to pursue intensive training. Struggling with the language barrier and feeling isolated, he experiences moments of embarrassment adjusting to his new surroundings. While accidentally dropping his Go stones, he encounters Igarashi, an elderly Japanese woman who sells vegetables, and a connection forms between them. Eventually, the young player, Igarashi, and her grandson Shoichi find themselves living together, creating an unexpected and heartwarming family dynamic.
Tokyo Newcomer Cast & Characters
Chieko Baisho leads the cast as Old Woman, with Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Qin Hao as 吉流. Directed by Jiang Qinmin; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jiang Qinmin
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Chieko Baisho as Old Woman -
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi - Qin Hao as 吉流
- Janine Chang as Nanako
Also Starring in Tokyo Newcomer
· 4 more- Tian Yuan Mika Naito
- Toru Kazama
- Hideo Nakaizumi
- Shunsuke Kubozuka
Tokyo Newcomer Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Tôkyô ni kita bakari” and “初到东京”.
- Also known as
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- Tôkyô ni kita bakari
- 初到东京
- 초도동경
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Tokyo Newcomer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tokyo Newcomer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tokyo Newcomer?
Tokyo Newcomer runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Tokyo Newcomer released?
Tokyo Newcomer was released on March 22, 2012.
Who directed Tokyo Newcomer?
Tokyo Newcomer was directed by Jiang Qinmin.
Who is in the cast of Tokyo Newcomer?
Tokyo Newcomer stars Chieko Baisho as Old Woman, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Qin Hao as 吉流, among 8 credited actors.
Does Tokyo Newcomer have a post-credit scene?
No. Tokyo Newcomer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tokyo Newcomer in?
The original language of Tokyo Newcomer is Chinese.
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