TOKYO TAXI | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Информация: Opening Reception (6:00pm)The film traces a poignant encounter between 85-year-old Madame Sumire and taxi driver Koji. The overworked driver picks up Sumire, who asks to be driven from Tokyo to a nursing home in Hayama where she has chosen to spend her last days. As they travel through Tokyo, visiting places of significance to her, Sumire opens her heart and begins to share her own tragic past. Eventually, the single days journey brings an unexpected miracle into their lives.A heartwarming narrative that celebrates lifes enduring joys and sorrows in the ever-evolving metropolis of Tokyo. Adapted from the Belgian-French film, Driving Madeleine, it is the 91st film from 93-year-old director Yoji Yamada who has long been a meticulous observer of the essence of life in Japan. A love letter to Tokyo, it is the directors finest of the decade.StarringChieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Yu Aoi, Takaya Sakoda, Yuka, Runa Nakashima2025 TOKYO TAXI Film Partners*No exchange or refund.*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.