Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers | |
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![]() Gin, Miyuki, Hana, and little Kiyoko. | |
Screenplay | Satoshi Kon, Keiko Nobumoto |
Director | Satoshi Kon, Shogo Furuya |
Format | Anime (Movie) |
Studio | Madhouse |
Running Time | 92 Minutes |
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On Christmas Eve in Tokyo, an alcoholic former bicycle racer, a disenchanted drag queen, and a runaway girl find themselves caring for a abandoned newborn child and trying to find the mother.
Main Description
Three homeless in Tokyo on Christmas Eve stumble upon a baby in the trash. Gin, a middle-aged alcoholic, Hana, a trans woman, and Miyuki, a teenage runaway, resolve to find the baby's parents. What follows is a series of comedic, dramatic, heartwarming, and often miraculous events as the trio try to overcome all obstacles both external and internal in their search for a happy ending on Christmas.
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Personal Opinions
Nate RFB
Though lacking many of Satoshi Kon's psychological themes, Tokyo Godfathers still contains Kon's excellent use of atmosphere and often bitter social commentary. This is a great Christmas film for the whole family.