Tôkyô Sonata

Writer and director Kiyoshi Kurosawa shows the consequences of communication failure and unemployment through a family in contemporary Japan. When the father loses his job, he does not dare to break the news to his wife and pretends to go work as if nothing happened. As he tries to find another job, he finds out that he's not the only fighting for positions way below his standards. Meanwhile his wife has to keep appearances for their two sons who have struggles of their own. Kurosawa who only shares the name of legendary Japanese filmmaker weaves a nuanced tale full of heart and humor in this film that owes more to Ozu than Kurosawa. Beautifully filmed with a fine cast, Kurosawa proves to be of Japan's most versatile directors. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.