Tokyo Refugees (2014)
Original title: 東京難民
Tokyo Refugees is a 2014 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Aoi Nakamura, Chihiro Ohtsuka and Mizuki Yamamoto.
When his father flees from debt, carefree college student Osamu sees his life turn upside-down. Expelled from school and evicted from his apartment, he becomes one of Japan’s many ‘net cafe refugees’, barely scraping by each day with temporary and part-time work. Even though he’s still in Tokyo, his circumstances drive him to see and experience his home city in new ways. Trying to survive, Osamu gradually acquaints himself with the ‘invisible’ spaces occupied by the wanderers and homeless of Tokyo… people just like himself.
Quick answers
What is Tokyo Refugees about?
When his father flees from debt, carefree college student Osamu sees his life turn upside-down. Expelled from school and evicted from his apartment, he becomes one of Japan’s many ‘net cafe refugees’, barely scraping by each day with temporary and part-time work. Even though he’s still in Tokyo, his circumstances drive him to see and experience his home city in new ways. Trying to survive, Osamu gradually acquaints himself with the ‘invisible’ spaces occupied by the wanderers and homeless of Tokyo… people just like himself.
When was Tokyo Refugees released?
Tokyo Refugees was released on 22 February 2014.
How long is Tokyo Refugees?
Tokyo Refugees runs 2h 10m.
Who made Tokyo Refugees?
Tokyo Refugees was directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe.