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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorDaishi Kobayashi
WritersDaishi Kobayashi
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTokyo Polka
About Tokyo Polka
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.
Directed by Daishi Kobayashi, Tokyo Polka leans on a strong ensemble — Marimo Osasa, Toshihide Suzuki, Yuko Kanda — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1997.
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