Tokyo Tower: Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007)

Other name: 東京タワー .オカンとボクと、時々、オトン, Tokyo Tawaa : Okan to Boku to, Tokidoki, Oton

Description:

"Tokyo Tower: Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad" is a gentle coming-of-age drama adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography. The story centers on Boku, an adolescent boy deeply conflicted between the inherited recklessness of his father, Oton, and the profound responsibility, wisdom, and emotional strength of his mother, Okan. After a period of intensely rebellious behavior, Boku's world is upended when he learns his mother has contracted cancer. This life-altering news prompts Okan to suddenly come live with him in Tokyo, dramatically altering his entire emotional landscape. As Boku navigates this new reality, he is forced to confront his identity and redefine his understanding of family, love, and maturity amidst their shared challenges.

Director: Matsuoka Joji [松岡錠司]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2007

Genre:Family; life