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On the Road: A Document

1964·Movie
54min
65
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Japanese documentary from 1964 directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto. The film focuses on the taxi drivers of Tokyo in the year before the Tokyo Olympics and the difficulties they face: construction obstructing traffic, poor working conditions, numerous accidents, and bad pay. It becomes a critique of a changing and modernizing urban Japan.
Japanese DocumentaryTokyo OlympicsSocial CritiqueUrbanizationTaxi DriversEconomic ChangeHistorical InsightEveryday LifeMelancholic Tone

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Is On the Road: A Document worth watching?

65
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is On the Road: A Document?

0 h 54 min

On the Road: A Document runs 0 h 54 min.

Will On the Road: A Document make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is On the Road: A Document plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven. It leans on pathos and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch On the Road: A Document?

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Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is On the Road: A Document good for date night?

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Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will On the Road: A Document scare me?

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Will I feel good after watching On the Road: A Document?

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Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

What language is On the Road: A Document in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.