Review of Tokyo Sonata (2008) by Johnny L — 14 Jul 2011
I think that Megumi (Mum) is the most important role as she is effectively used for connecting other characters who were having their own secrets. The scenes such as Ryuhei was fired, Kenji was needed to steal the lunch fee for learning piano, Kurosu couldn't steal any money from the Sasaki's successfully and clearly show the problems of the society which is meeting the situation of economic turndown.
The plot goes on in a fluent way and let us to see the changes of the family and what they needed to face together. The screenwriters don't decribe how they solved the problems afterwards, but it's touching for us while watching the performance of Kenji.
Director Kurosawa Kiyoshi ends the story with "Clair de Lune" to show the ups and downs of the family through a music piece.
This review of Tokyo Sonata (2008) was written by Johnny L on 14 Jul 2011.
Tokyo Sonata has generally received very positive reviews.
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