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An Inn in Tokyo

1935·Movie
1h 20min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An unemployed Japanese man and his two sons wander the industrial flatlands of Depression-era Tokyo, until he chances upon an old friend and befriends a woman and her daughter, who are in a similar predicament.
Japanese CinemaDepression EraFamily StruggleSocial RealismPovertyHumanismMelancholy ToneClassic FilmIntimate Portrait

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Where can I stream An Inn in Tokyo legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Inn in Tokyo worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is An Inn in Tokyo?

1 h 20 min

An Inn in Tokyo runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is An Inn in Tokyo in?

Japanesexx

It was made in Japanese, with some xx. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch An Inn in Tokyo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Inn in Tokyo in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does An Inn in Tokyo use?

Downer BeginningHealthcare MotivationHeroic SacrificeJapanese PolitenessJobless Parent DramaKitchen Sink DramaLove TriangleMissing MomOff-into-the-Distance EndingThe PlaceSingle Mom Stripper

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for An Inn in Tokyo, including Downer Beginning, Healthcare Motivation, Heroic Sacrifice.