Café Lumière
Originally released in 2004. Café Lumière is a drama film. directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Starring Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, and Masato Hagiwara
Synopsis
In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she does not want to marry and has found a kindred spirit in a used bookstore owner who aids her research.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (56 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- 3H Productions
- Sumitomo Corporation
- The Asahi Shimbun
- Eisei Gekijo
- IMAGICA
- Shimensoka
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Café Lumière about?
In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she...
Who directed Café Lumière?
Café Lumière was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
How long is Café Lumière?
Café Lumière has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Café Lumière released?
Café Lumière was released on September 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Café Lumière?
The main cast of Café Lumière includes Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Masato Hagiwara, Kimiko Yo, Nenji Kobayashi.