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2003 · 92 min · PG-13

Tokyo Godfathers

Directed by Satoshi Kon · Animation, Drama, Comedy

Tokyo Godfathers (2003) is a Animation film, directed by Satoshi Kon set in Tokyo during the 2000s, in winter. It runs 92 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of family & loyalty, redemption, and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Keiichi Suzuki
Cinematography
Katsutoshi Sugai
Cast
Aya OkamotoYoshiaki UmegakiTohru EmoriSatomi KorogiMamiko NotoRyuji SaikachiKyoko TeraseRikiya Koyama

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Tokyo
Setting
Urban
When
2000s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyRedemptionFate & Destiny
Tone
HopefulComedicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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