Tokyo Chorus

Tokyo Chorus

Year: 1931

Runtime: 91 mins

Director: Yasujirô Ozu

ComedyDrama

In Depression-era Tokyo, a young man struggles to provide for his family after he is fired from his job.

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Timeline & Setting – Tokyo Chorus (1931)

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Time period

Location

Tokyo, The Calorie Café, rural town, Okajima's home

The story moves through urban Tokyo as the primary workplace setting and into intimate home scenes. The Calorie Café, a curry-focused restaurant run by Omura, serves as a social hub where former students and colleagues intersect. The rural town represents a new horizon where Okajima is offered a chance to teach, while home life anchors the family’s ongoing struggle and resilience.

🏙️ Urban Tokyo 🍛 The Calorie Café 🗺️ Rural town

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:15

Main Characters – Tokyo Chorus (1931)

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Shinji Okajima (Tokihiko Okada)

A bright but wayward student turned insurance salesman who carries the heavier burden of supporting his wife and child after losing his job. He remains hopeful, respects his family, and learns to navigate economic hardship with dignity.

🎭 Persistent 💼 Family-first 🧭 Hopeful

Rou-Shain Yamada (Takeshi Sakamoto)

Okajima’s coworker who is laid off after a string of misfortunes with clients. He embodies the precariousness of blue-collar workers and becomes a catalyst for the group to rally, highlighting camaraderie in the face of instability.

🤝 Solidarity 💼 Unlucky 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Loyal

Omura Sensei (Tatsuo Saitō)

A former teacher who now runs The Calorie Café, providing a space where former students and colleagues connect. He acts as a bridge between past schooling and present struggles, offering practical help and optimism.

🏫 Mentor 🍛 Entrepreneur 🧭 Connector

Sugako Tsuma (Emiko Yagumo)

Okajima’s wife who bears the strain of their financial crisis with quiet strength. She navigates the tension between pride and practicality, supporting her husband’s decisions for the family’s welfare.

❤️ Partner 💪 Strong 🧵 Resourceful

Sono Choujo (Hideko Takamine)

A key family figure, offering emotional support and pragmatic counsel. She stands with Okajima through the ups and downs, reinforcing the importance of resilience and unity.

👩‍👧‍👦 Caregiver 🧠 Steady 🗺️ Navigator

Shachou (Reikō Tani)

The boss who triggers Okajima’s firing and exposes the tension between corporate power and employee security. He represents the hard realities of the workplace hierarchy.

💼 Authority ⚖️ Impersonal 🟦 Bureaucracy

Kaisha no Douryou (Isamu Yamaguchi)

A coworker who challenges Okajima to protest and who embodies the daily grind of factory life. His actions reflect the social pressure and camaraderie among workers.

🏭 Colleague 🛡️ Supportive 🌀 Frustrated

Sensei no tusma (Chōko Iida)

A figure connected to the educational roots of the characters, offering guidance and maintaining a sense of community amid changing times.

👫 Partner 🧭 Guiding 🧰 Supportive

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Major Themes – Tokyo Chorus (1931)

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💼 Economic Struggle

The film centers on precarious employment and the anxiety of living on limited wages after layoffs. Characters juggle bills, hospital costs, and the dream of a secure future. It shows how economic pressures ripple through family life and social circles.

🤝 Dignity & Work

Okajima accepts lower-status jobs and endures a fall in social standing to support his family. The café owner’s guidance and coworkers’ support highlight the value of labor and solidarity, beyond status or title. The final teaching job offers a path to stability without compromising integrity.

🏠 Family Responsibility

The family makes sacrifices: selling a kimono, paying medical bills, and supporting a child’s needs. They rally around each other, balancing pride with practical needs. The film frames family as the core through which hardships are confronted.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:15

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