2003 · 92 min · PG-13

Tokyo Godfathers

Name: Tokyo Godfathers
Genre: Animation, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2003
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Aya Okamoto, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Tohru Emori, Satomi Korogi, Mamiko Noto

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

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Family & Loyalty Redemption Fate & Destiny

Tone

HopefulComedicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

1962
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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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