951431
951431

Tokyo Polka

"Life is not as it seems, and before you know it, it has begun."

1997-01-01 ja 93m
The opening bust-shot, with its frequent use of cut-away shots and blurred dialogue, is like a campus version of Ozu's films. As the story progresses, however, the film itself breaks away from a style that was as borrowed (but still very fitting) as the protagonist. The way the film acquires its own rhythm and flavour is more than just a pleasurable experience, it is a cinematic pleasure.

Screenplay

Daishi Kobayashi

Catering

Maki Ishihara

Director

Daishi Kobayashi

Catering

Fumi Hatagaki

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies