
Woman of Tokyo
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
Produced by Shochiku, Shochiku Kinema (Kamata)
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.
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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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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.






















































