Tokyo Sonata
An ordinary Japanese family slowly disintegrates after its patriarch loses his job at a prominent company.
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"Tokyo Sonata is a masterclass in the art of the Asian family drama-a genre deeply rooted in exploring the quiet, often suppressed, struggles of ordinary lives. Kiyoshi Kurosawa's film dissects the facade of societal normalcy through the slow disintegration of a seemingly average Japanese family. It's a story about identity, expectations, and the existential void lurking behind routines. At its heart lies the father, a middle-aged salaryman abruptly cast adrift after losing his job. He hides his unemployment from his family, a desperate attempt to maintain the illusion of stability. ..."
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Ryuhei goes to Hello Work to seek help finding a job. Hello Work is a Japanese government agency that tries to help people looking for employment.
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An ordinary Japanese family slowly disintegrates after its patriarch loses his job at a prominent company.