Underplayed Gems

Tokyo Chorus (1931)

Tokyo Chorus poster
Original title
東京の合唱
Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 46 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A middle-class office worker in Tokyo struggles to support his family when he loses his job during an economic downturn. The story follows his efforts to provide for his wife and children while maintaining their dignity.

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What happens

Tokyo Chorus (東京（とうきょう）の合唱（コーラス）, Tōkyō no Kōrasu) is a 1931 Japanese silent film directed by Yasujirō Ozu and starring Tokihiko Okada and Emiko Yagumo. It was based on various stories in the Shoshimin-gai (Middle Class Avenue) series and shares influences with King Vidor's The Crowd. Most of the film takes place in Tokyo during a depression-like time in the beginning of the Shōwa period. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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