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Tokyo Twilight

1957·Movie
2h 21min·NR

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Immersive world, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy10
  • Family Dynamics10

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Two sisters learn about the existence of their long-lost biological mother, but the younger is unable to accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.
Japanese MelodramaFamily TragedyExistential DramaSlow-PacedPsychological DepthBleak OutlookCharacter StudyClassic CinemaEmotional Resonance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tokyo Twilight

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Where can I stream Tokyo Twilight legally?

Tokyo Twilight is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tokyo Twilight worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tokyo Twilight rated?

NRSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Tokyo Twilight?

2 h 21 min

Tokyo Twilight runs 2 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tokyo Twilight?

Critics94
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Tokyo Twilight higher (94) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tokyo Twilight in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Tokyo Twilight?

132ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+118

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tokyo Twilight in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tokyo Twilight use?

I Have This FriendGood Girls Avoid AbortionJapanese PolitenessDarker and EdgierI Have No Son!Biological Parent ReunionShout-OutParental AbandonmentKilled OffscreenArranged MarriageSignature ShotObsessive-Compulsive Barkeepingand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Tokyo Twilight, including I Have This Friend, Good Girls Avoid Abortion, Japanese Politeness.