Tokyo Elegy
東京悲歌
Synopsis
In 1945, in a Shanghai filled with a palpable sense of unease as the war was still raging, Atsuko Kijima and Ryuji Kudo fell in love and exchanged promises of marriage. Ryuji was deployed shortly thereafter, and after the war ended, he was taken to Siberia as a prisoner of war. Atsuko, who had returned to Tokyo, clung to the promise she had made with Ryuji—that if he were safe, he would “come to the garden of St. Nicholas Cathedral at noon on Christmas Day.” Relying on that promise, she went to St. Nicholas Cathedral at noon on Christmas Day in both 1946 and 1947, but Ryuji never appeared.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeo Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- 東京悲歌
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeo Tanaka
Kaneto Shindō
Ichirō Saitō
Shigeyoshi Mine
Department Leadership Roster
Shigeo Tanaka
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Shigeyoshi Mine
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Elegy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tokyo Elegy about?
In 1945, in a Shanghai filled with a palpable sense of unease as the war was still raging, Atsuko Kijima and Ryuji Kudo fell in love and exchanged promises of marriage. Ryuji was deployed shortly thereafter, and after the war ended, he was taken to Siberia as a prisoner of war. Atsuko, who had returned to Tokyo, clung to the promise she had made with Ryuji—that if he were safe, he would “come to the garden of St. Nicholas Cathedral at noon on Christmas Day.” Relying on that promise, she went to St. Nicholas Cathedral at noon on Christmas Day in both 1946 and 1947, but Ryuji never appeared.
Who directed Tokyo Elegy?
Tokyo Elegy was directed by Shigeo Tanaka.
Who stars in Tokyo Elegy?
The principal cast of Tokyo Elegy includes Jun Usami, Masayuki Mori, Akiko Sawamura, Kazuko Fushimi, Bontarō Miake.
When was Tokyo Elegy released and how long is it?
Tokyo Elegy was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokyo Elegy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo Elegy was composed by Ichirō Saitō.