Tokyo-Ga
1985 · 1 h 32 min
Cast
Chishū Ryū 
Werner Herzog Yūharu Atsuta 
Chris Marker
Credits
Written by: 
Wim Wenders
Cinematography: 
Edward Lachman
Music: Laurent Petitgand
Editing: 
Solveig Dommartin Jon Neuburger
Produced by: Chris Sievernich Wim Wenders
Plot
Wim Wenders visits Tokyo to look for the city of Yasujiro Ozu's films and finds a changed place.
Sinekatalog’s take
Wim Wenders's essay documentary is wistful and loving, with glimpses of Chishu Ryu and Werner Herzog.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (4,208 votes)
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