Review of Tokyo Sonata (2008) by Erin C — 14 Sep 2011

Each performance in this plaintive work is superb, but Kyoko Koizumi's gently melancholy portrait of the businessman's wife keeps Tokyo Sonata true and affecting.RENT IT!!!

This review of Tokyo Sonata (2008) was written by Erin C on 14 Sep 2011.

Tokyo Sonata has generally received very positive reviews.

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