Tokyo Polka

Overview

The opening bust-shot, with its frequent use of cut-away shots and blurred dialogue, is like a campus version of Ozu's films. As the story progresses, however, the film itself breaks away from a style that was as borrowed (but still very fitting) as the protagonist. The way the film acquires its own rhythm and flavour is more than just a pleasurable experience, it is a cinematic pleasure.

Cast

Marimo Osasa

Toshihide Suzuki

Yuko Kanda

Kenichiro Yoshida

Yukie Sumino

Yuko Tomima

Fumiyuki Ota

Shinichiro Goto

Shoji Tanaka

Kenji Morotomi