Café Lumière(2004)
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Café Lumière Synopsis
In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she does not want to marry and has found a kindred spirit in a used bookstore owner who aids her research.
Café Lumière (2004) is a drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, released on September 1, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Masato Hagiwara and Kimiko Yo. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen
- Producers:
- Liao Ching-sung, Hideji Miyajima, Ichiro Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Lee Ping-Bing
- Production:
- Shochiku, 3H Productions, Sumitomo Corporation, The Asahi Shimbun, Eisei Gekijo, IMAGICA, Shimensoka
- Status:
- Released
Café Lumière (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Café Lumière before you stream it.
Café Lumière Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yo Hitoto
as Yoko Inoue
Tadanobu Asano
as Hajime Takeuchi
Masato Hagiwara
as Seiji
Kimiko Yo
as Yoko's Stepmother
Nenji Kobayashi
as Yoko's Father
Yôko Hoshi
- Keiichi Asada
Keiichi Asada
- Yukio Endô
Yukio Endô
- Mikiko Kakizawa
Mikiko Kakizawa
- Hiroko Kumada
Hiroko Kumada
- Kikutarô Mitobe
Kikutarô Mitobe
- Sumiko Mitobe
Sumiko Mitobe
Key crew
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, written by Hou Hsiao-hsien and Chu Tien-Wen, produced by Liao Ching-sung, Hideji Miyajima and Ichiro Yamamoto.
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Café Lumière Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 63 ratings.
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Café Lumière – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Café Lumière online?
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Café Lumière (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner, Apple TV Store and Canal VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Café Lumière?
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The main cast of Café Lumière (2004) includes Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Masato Hagiwara, Kimiko Yo and Nenji Kobayashi. The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Café Lumière released?
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Café Lumière was released on September 1, 2004 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Café Lumière worth watching?
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Café Lumière (2004) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Café Lumière?
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Yes. The official Café Lumière trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.