東京の夜は泣いている
東京の夜は泣いている

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東京の夜は泣いている

1961
Movie
81 min
Japanese

Kazuko Matsuo sings the theme song to this drama film.

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Director: Shigeo TodaGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This film tells the story of a young woman struggling with her life in Tokyo. She navigates complex relationships and faces societal pressures as she tries to find her place in the bustling city. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the challenges of modern life in post-war Japan.

Critical Reception

While specific critical reviews for 'Tokyo Night is Crying' are sparse in English-language sources, Japanese film archives and historical summaries suggest it was a modest drama that reflected the social anxieties and romantic entanglements of its time. It is often categorized as a melodrama typical of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores the emotional turmoil of a woman in a rapidly changing Tokyo.

  • Features melodramatic elements common to 1960s Japanese cinema.

  • Addresses themes of love and societal constraints.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this older Japanese film are not readily available in a consolidated format.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Tokyo no Yoru wa Naite Iru' (Tokyo Night is Crying), evokes a sense of melancholy and hardship, reflecting the emotional tone often associated with melodramas of that period.

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