Tokyo Sonata
2008, Japanese. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Every family has its secrets.
The winds of change blow as a family grapples with unemployment, alienation, mistrust and a lack of communication. When a Japanese salaryman loses his job to outsourcing to China, it's simply the beginning of a series of shattering incidents, leading to the implosion of the family unit.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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7.4/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2008
- Original title
- トウキョウソナタ
- Country
- Japan, Netherlands
- Written by
- Max Mannix, Sachiko Tanaka, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $944K
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Tokyo Sonata: quick answers
Is Tokyo Sonata worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tokyo Sonata?
Tokyo Sonata runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Tokyo Sonata have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tokyo Sonata. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tokyo Sonata parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tokyo Sonata on?
Tokyo Sonata isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tokyo Sonata?
If you liked Tokyo Sonata, try After the Storm, Her Love Boils Bathwater, Early Summer.
Who directed Tokyo Sonata?
Tokyo Sonata (2008) was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and stars Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Kai Inowaki.