Tokyo PolkaMovie
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.
About Tokyo Polka
Tokyo Polka is a 1997 movie directed by Daishi Kobayashi.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 33m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Marimo Osasa, Toshihide Suzuki, Yuko Kanda, Kenichiro Yoshida. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
