Review of Tokyo Sonata (2008) by Angel M — 03 Mar 2009
Quiet film which once again highlights the sadder aspects of Japan. Like so many Japanese films in the last couple of decades, from Go! through Akira and All About Lily Chou Chou part of the story includes a disaffected youth, struggling for identity in an impotent society. Most of the story, however, revolves around the consequences of unemployment on a family, where the father cannot admit his diminshed status.
There's very little musical accompanyment to the story - despite the title, and poster. There is piano music in it: just not as much as I expected.
But the film is well worth watching, and maybe next time someone wants a film that gives an introduction into Japanese social problems I get out a copy. Then again, I might just bring out Go instead.
This review of Tokyo Sonata (2008) was written by Angel M on 03 Mar 2009.
Tokyo Sonata has generally received very positive reviews.
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