Tokyo Refugees
"Scraping by in the Tokyo streets."
Originally released in 2014. Tokyo Refugees is a drama film. directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aoi Nakamura, Chihiro Ohtsuka, and Mizuki Yamamoto
Synopsis
When his father flees from debt, carefree college student Osamu sees his life turn upside-down. Expelled from school and evicted from his apartment, he becomes one of Japan’s many ‘net cafe refugees’, barely scraping by each day with temporary and part-time work. Even though he’s still in Tokyo, his circumstances drive him to see and experience his home city in new ways. Trying to survive, Osamu gradually acquaints himself with the ‘invisible’ spaces occupied by the wanderers and homeless of Tokyo… people just like himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Cine Move See
- King Records
- Phantom Film
- CineMove
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Refugees about?
When his father flees from debt, carefree college student Osamu sees his life turn upside-down. Expelled from school and evicted from his apartment, he becomes one of Japan’s many ‘net cafe ref...
Who directed Tokyo Refugees?
Tokyo Refugees was directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe.
How long is Tokyo Refugees?
Tokyo Refugees has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Tokyo Refugees released?
Tokyo Refugees was released on February 22, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Refugees?
The main cast of Tokyo Refugees includes Aoi Nakamura, Chihiro Ohtsuka, Mizuki Yamamoto, Sho Aoyagi, Akiyoshi Nakao.