Directed by:
Satoshi KonScreenplay:
Satoshi KonComposer:
Keiichi SuzukiCast:
Aya Okamoto, Kōichi Yamadera, Mamiko Noto, Akio Ōtsuka, Shōzō Iizuka, 犬山イヌコ, Satomi Kōrogi, Chiyako Shibahara, Yūsaku Yara, Eriko Kawasaki, Hiroya Ishimaru (more)Plots(1)
It's Christmas Eve and three homeless friends have experienced a miracle: while rummaging in a dump for a Christmas present, they discover a newborn baby. Despite having nothing, the three take the baby in and name her Kiyoko, meaning Pure One. They embark in search of Kiyoko's mother, based on the little they know about her from her meagre belongings. Kind transwoman Hana, runaway teenager Miyuki, and belligerent Gin make an unlikely trio as they care for the baby and try to find where she belongs. By finally looking toward the future, they are also able to confront their pasts, coming just a little bit closer to finding their own place in the world. (Manga Home Entertainment)
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He only takes things seriously when it suits him, but perhaps that is why he shows moments that are cut out from everyday life, when he can move, freeze, and make us laugh within a single minute. At the most suspenseful moment, he suddenly fires off a gag that would stand out in the craziest comedy from the old school. And last but not least, Tokyo Godfathers is, despite the timing, an almost anti-Christmas story that impresses incredibly deeply during the December holidays. A unique film, deliberately different and at the same time universally communicating with the audience – all while pulling their leg, because over time it turns the most conspicuous character into the most beloved one. Proof that Satoshi Kon was somewhere different from other famous artists I associate with anime – and that is why his premature departure continues to sadden me.
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The best part is watching it in a room of people who are on the same vibe as you, then the experience is enhanced. But that's hard to arrange, so if you're watching it alone, I've probably rated it a bit too high for you, but still... sometimes I just want to give it that 5 stars, and I adore Satoshi Kon's work, so... Life is nothing more than coincidence...
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