Tokyo Story

Japan · 1953

A drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu about an elderly couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their grown children, only to find them too busy to spend time together.

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Kyoko

“Isn't life disappointing?”

English

Originally spoken in Japanese. English translation shown.

Noriko

“Yes, it is.”

English

Originally spoken in Japanese. English translation shown. Response to Kyoko's question. Together they form one of cinema's most quietly devastating exchanges.