Dir: Satoshi Kon
94 mins · 2003 · Japan · Cert 12A · Japanese
On a snowy Christmas Eve in Tokyo, an unlikely trio of misfits discover an abandoned baby and set out on a search that will change all their lives. With only a handful of clues to go on, can they reunite the newborn with her family?
Satoshi Kon’s _Tokyo Godfathers_ is a funny, moving and unexpectedly heartwarming festive adventure that follows three people living on the margins of society: Miyuki, a teenage runaway; Gin, a middle-aged alcoholic; and Hana, a transgender woman and former drag queen. As they navigate Tokyo’s bustling streets in search of the baby’s parents, a series of chance encounters, strange coincidences and unexpected revelations brings each of their troubled pasts to the surface. Blending sharp humour with genuine tenderness, this acclaimed anime explores family, belonging and the possibility of second chances - reminding us that sometimes the most unlikely people can become a family.
A film by Japanese animation director Satoshi Kon and co-written by Keiko Nobumoto, also featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki.
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