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Tôkyô yakyoku

Hamanaka Koichi returns to the old ward in eastern Tokyo. No one knows why he disappeared and left his family behind. No one knows why he is back either. His wife is unsure whether she should be loyal to the departed man or not. His family is confused. People in the area connected to them have their own ideas and questions. Everyone seeks answers and they do not come easily.

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Cast & Crew See All

Kyôzô Nagatsuka
Koichi Hamanaka
Kaori Momoi
Tami Ohsawa
Mitsuko Baisho
Hisako Hamanaka

Awards

  • 1998 - Blue Ribbon Award - Best Actress - winner
  • 1998 - Blue Ribbon Award - Best Supporting Actress - winner
  • 1998 - Newcomer of the Year - - winner
  • 1997 - Hochi Film Award - Best Supporting Actress - winner

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