Tokyo Lullaby (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Tokyo Lullaby is a drama film directed by Jun Ichikawa, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Hamanaka Koichi returns to his wife Hisako and family in a sadder, run-down section of eastern Tokyo after having run away from home years before. He gives no explanation of his absence and his family asks no questions. It is only through the questions that a young writer named Asakura, who is secretly in love with Hisako, poses of local shop owners, that we learn that Hamanaka's disappearance may be related to the fact that the woman everyone thought he would marry, Tami - who runs the cafe across the street from the Hamanaka electric store - had ended up tying the knot with another man who died soon thereafter.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Lullaby stars Kyôzô Nagatsuka as Koichi Hamanaka, Kaori Momoi as Tami Ohsawa, Mitsuko Baisho as Hisako Hamanaka and Satoko Abe as Tomomi Ito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Tokyo Lullaby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Lullaby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Lullaby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Lullaby (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Lullaby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tokyo Lullaby worth watching?
- Tokyo Lullaby holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Lullaby?
- Tokyo Lullaby stars Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Kaori Momoi, Mitsuko Baisho, Satoko Abe and Takaya Kamikawa.
- When was Tokyo Lullaby released?
- Tokyo Lullaby was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.