Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad - 2007

Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan. Following a period of intensely rebellious behavior, Boku learns that his mom has contracted cancer; suddenly, his mother comes to live with him in Tokyo the entire emotional landscape of his life is altered.

142min
2007
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

About Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad

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Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan. Following a period of intensely rebellious behavior, Boku learns that his mom has contracted cancer; suddenly, his mother comes to live with him in Tokyo the entire emotional landscape of his life is altered.

Runtime: 142min

Extra details

Original Title: 東京タワー オカンとボクと、時々、オトン
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Joji Matsuoka
Production Companies
ShochikuNippon Television Network CorporationLittle More Co.Eisei GekijoMitsui & Co.DENTSUBandaiThe Yomiuri ShimbunYomiuri Telecasting CorporationGunpowder Co.Film MakersSapporo Television Broadcasting CompanyHiroshima Telecasting (HTV)Fukuoka Broadcasting System (FBS)Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company