Tokyo Tower- Mom & Me and Sometimes Dad

東京タワー〜オカンとボクと、時々、オトン〜

 
© 2007 TOKYO TOWER o.b.t.o” FILM PARTNERS

 

Masaya has always taken his mother for granted. After graduating from high school, he successfully enters an Art University in Tokyo, a place he always dreamed to be. Leaving his mother behind, he squanders his life in Tokyo and eventually finds himself with an enormous debt. One day, he receives news that his mother has been diagnosed with cancer. Getting his act together, Masaya finds himself a job and invites his mother to live with him in Tokyo. After 15 years of separation, they rekindle their intimate relationship; filling the tiny apartment with love, happiness, smiles, and Mum’s delicious homemade recipes.

 
 
Director : Joji Matsuoka
 
Producer : Miyoshi Kikuchi
 
Original Story : Lily Franky
 
Screenplay : Suzuki Matsuo
 
Cast : Joe Odagiri, Kikikilin, Yayako Uchida, Takako Matsu, Kaoru Kobayashi
 
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 142min | Drama
     

Thu Dec 6, 8:45pm
Sat Dec 8, 2:00pm

Presented by the Japanese Society of Sydney, celebrating their 50th anniversary
 
 
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