Tokyo Chorus

Tokyo Chorus

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Produced by Shochiku

193191 min6.8 / 10

A Depression-era silent comedy-drama about loyalty and sacrifice, centered on a working man's struggle to sustain his family while maintaining his moral integrity.

During the Depression, a young man struggles to provide for his family after he is sacked for defending an older colleague.

Questions people ask

  • Is Tokyo Chorus violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Tokyo Chorus sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Tokyo Chorus easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Tokyo Chorus scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Tokyo Chorus end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

41/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Tokyo Chorus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tokyo Chorus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tokyo Chorus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tokyo Chorus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tokyo Chorus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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