Living on Tokyo Time
“She came to America and found the three R's: Romance, Rejection, Rock 'n Roll”
Synopsis
When her visa expires, a young Japanese immigrant in San Francisco agrees to marry a Japanese-American boy to avoid being deported back to Japan.
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Living On Tokyo Time (1987), 35mm film trailer, hard matte
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-17
Top Cast
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Minako Ohashi
Kyoko
Ken Nakagawa
Ken
Mitzi Abe
Mimi
Bill Bonham
Carl
Brenda Aoki
Michelle
Kate Connell
Lana
Yoshi Akuhara
Businessman #2
Keith Choy
Lambert
James Cranna
Jimbo (as Jim Cranna)
John Cruz
Drummer
Richard Enos
Bass Player
Alex Herschlag
Warren
Amy Hill
Woman in Cafe #2
Jim Hirabayashi
Cook
Hiroshi Kashiwagi
Nisei Man
Fay Kawabata
Woman in Cafe
Sue Matthews
Nina
John McCormick
Richie
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Okazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- John McCormick, Steven Okazaki
- Original Title
- Living on Tokyo Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Farallon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Okazaki
John McCormick, Steven Okazaki
Steven Okazaki
Steven Okazaki
Dennis Hayashi, Lynn O'Donnell
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Okazaki
Director
John McCormick
Writer
Steven Okazaki
Writer
Steven Okazaki
Director of Photography
Dennis Hayashi
Producer
Steven Okazaki
Editor
Lynn O'Donnell
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living on Tokyo Time
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What is Living on Tokyo Time about?
When her visa expires, a young Japanese immigrant in San Francisco agrees to marry a Japanese-American boy to avoid being deported back to Japan.
Who directed Living on Tokyo Time?
Living on Tokyo Time was directed by Steven Okazaki.
Who stars in Living on Tokyo Time?
The principal cast of Living on Tokyo Time includes Minako Ohashi, Ken Nakagawa, Mitzi Abe, Bill Bonham, Brenda Aoki.
When was Living on Tokyo Time released and how long is it?
Living on Tokyo Time was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.