Place fourth in Sight and Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time poll 2022, Tokyo Story is Yasujirō Ozu’s most enduring masterpiece.
From the simple tale of an elderly husband and wife’s visit to Tokyo to see their grown-up children, Ozu draws a compelling contrast between the measured dignity of age and the hurried insensitivity of a younger generation.
The Story:
A constant fixture in critic’s polls, Yasujiro Ozu’s most enduring masterpiece, Tokyo Story, is a beautifully nuanced exploration of filial duty, expectation and regret.
Watch Tokyo Story – Official Trailer
From the simple tale of an elderly husband and wife’s visit to Tokyo to see their grown-up children, Ozu draws a compelling contrast between the measured dignity of age and the hurried insensitivity of a younger generation.
The BFI is proud to release a brand new 4K restoration of this classic film, for audiences old and new to discover.
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