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Still from Tokyo Godfathers — Tokyo Godfathers (2003) — Satoshi KonPhotographed by Katsutoshi Sugai

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Satoshi Kon

Tokyo Godfathers

東京ゴッドファーザーズ

Japan / Japanese / 2003 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Animation

Letterboxd: 4.25/5·256.5K ratings·60.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.

Credits

Crew

DirectorSatoshi Kon

WriterSatoshi Kon, Keiko Nobumoto

CinematographerKatsutoshi Sugai

ComposerKeiichi Suzuki

EditorKashiko Kimura, Takeshi Seyama

ProducerShinichi Kobayashi, Masao Takiyama, Taro Maki

Cast

Aya Okamotoas Miyuki (voice)

Yoshiaki Umegakias Hana (voice)

Tohru Emorias Gin (voice)

Satomi Korogias Kiyoko (voice)

Mamiko Notoas Kiyoko, Gin's daughter (voice)

Ryuji Saikachias Roujin (voice)

Kyoko Teraseas Sachiko (voice)

Rikiya Koyamaas Shinrou (voice)

Hiroya Ishimaruas Yasuo (voice)

Koichi Yamaderaas Taxi Driver (voice)

Akio Otsukaas Isha (voice)

Yusaku Yaraas Ishida (voice)

Seizo Katoas Kaa-san (voice)

Shozo Iizukaas Oota (voice)

Chiyako Shibahara

Hidenari Ugakias Additional voices

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