Tokyo Sonata(2008)
トウキョウソナタ
Every family has its secrets.
Tokyo Sonata Synopsis
The winds of change blow as a family grapples with unemployment, alienation, mistrust and a lack of communication. When a Japanese salaryman loses his job to outsourcing to China, it's simply the beginning of a series of shattering incidents, leading to the implosion of the family unit.
Tokyo Sonata (2008) is a drama film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released on September 27, 2008 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Kai Inowaki and Yu Koyanagi. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 293 ratings.
- Director:
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Sachiko Tanaka, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Max Mannix
- Producers:
- Raymond Phathanavirangoon, Wouter Barendrecht, Yukie Kito
- Cinematographer:
- Akiko Ashizawa
- Composer:
- Kazumasa Hashimoto
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation, Fortissimo Films, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Django Film, Tokyo Laboratory, avex pictures, Entertainment Farm
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $943,547
- Status:
- Released
Tokyo Sonata (2008) Trailer
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Tokyo Sonata Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Ryuhei Sasaki
Kyoko Koizumi
as Megumi Sasaki
Kai Inowaki
as Kenji Sasaki
Yu Koyanagi
as Takashi Sasaki
Haruka Igawa
as Kaneko
Kanji Tsuda
as Kurosu
Kazuya Kojima
as Mr. Kobayashi
Koji Yakusho
as Robber
Takashi Kodama
Hajime Inoue
Tao Tsuchiya
as Mika
Denden
as Janitor
Key crew
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, written by Sachiko Tanaka, Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Max Mannix, produced by Raymond Phathanavirangoon, Wouter Barendrecht and Yukie Kito.
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Tokyo Sonata Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 293 ratings.
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Tokyo Sonata – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tokyo Sonata online?
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Tokyo Sonata (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tokyo Sonata?
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The main cast of Tokyo Sonata (2008) includes Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Kai Inowaki, Yu Koyanagi and Haruka Igawa. The film was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tokyo Sonata released?
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Tokyo Sonata was released on September 27, 2008 and runs for 2h.
Is Tokyo Sonata worth watching?
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Tokyo Sonata (2008) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 293 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 Tokyo Sonata?
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Yes. The official Tokyo Sonata trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.