Shakespeare in Tokyo
Synopsis
An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shakespeare In Tokyo - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-07
Top Cast
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Gerard O'Dwyer
Ben
Patrick Brammall
Anthony
Shioli Kutsuna
Mei
Sonny Chiba
Calligrapher
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Caroline
Rinka Hayashi
Girl on tram
Masako Hayashi
Mother on tram
Minami Ebitani
Rickshaw Driver
Takeyasu Chibiki
Business Partner
Akinori Deguchi
Business Partner
Kumiko Funaki
Business Partner
Marc Fuoti
Business Partner
Mieko Ooe
Business Partner
Hiyori Kimura
Girl on river boat
Miyabi Nakagawa
Girl on river boat
Mio Sato
Girl on river boat
Tomoko Kosugi
Tea House Waitress
Kimie Sakaguchi
Woman in Kimono
Release History & Theatrical Window
Japan Film Festival of San Francisco
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Genevieve Clay-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Genevieve Clay-Smith
- Original Score
- Jonny Higgins
- Original Title
- Shakespeare in Tokyo
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Taste Creative
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Jonny Higgins
Javed Sterritt
Tetsuya Bessho, Henry Smith, Seigo Tono
Department Leadership Roster
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Director
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Writer
Javed Sterritt
Editor
Henry Smith
Producer
Seigo Tono
Producer
Jonny Higgins
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakespeare in Tokyo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakespeare in Tokyo about?
An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Who directed Shakespeare in Tokyo?
Shakespeare in Tokyo was directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith.
Who stars in Shakespeare in Tokyo?
The principal cast of Shakespeare in Tokyo includes Gerard O'Dwyer, Patrick Brammall, Shioli Kutsuna, Sonny Chiba, Genevieve Clay-Smith.
When was Shakespeare in Tokyo released and how long is it?
Shakespeare in Tokyo was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Shakespeare in Tokyo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakespeare in Tokyo was composed by Jonny Higgins.