Woman of Tokyo

Woman of Tokyo

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Produced by Shochiku, Shochiku Kinema (Kamata)

193347 min6.8 / 10

A somber portrait of familial sacrifice and economic desperation, centered on a sister's self-abnegation to support her brother's future.

Ryoichi and Chikako, brother and sister, live together. Chikako toils during the day and, at night, prostitutes herself to fund his college tuition.

Questions people ask

  • Is Woman of Tokyo sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Woman of Tokyo end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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

  • Is Woman of Tokyo violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Woman of Tokyo easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Woman of Tokyo

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Woman of Tokyo

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Woman of Tokyo, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Woman of Tokyo, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Woman of Tokyo, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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