Tokyo Godfathers (12A) + Intro
5 December 2023 - 17:50 // HOME Manchester
Past Event
Manchester Animation Festival invites you to step into the heart-warming world of Satoshi Kon’s ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ as we celebrate its 20th anniversary on the big screen with a new 4k screening. This captivating film follows three homeless individuals who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve, embarking on a quest to find its parents. Their journey through Tokyo’s bustling streets is a tale of redemption, unexpected friendships, and the magic of the holiday season presented in a way only master director Satoshi Kon could.
Event/ This screening will be introduced by festival director Steve Henderson.
MAF Presents is supported by University of Salford.
Films in this programme
Tokyo Godfathers
Dir. Satoshi Kon // 2003 // Japan // Lang. Japanese with English Subtitles
This captivating film follows three homeless individuals who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve, embarking on a quest to find its parents. Their journey through Tokyo’s bustling streets is a tale of redemption, unexpected friendships, and the magic of the holiday season presented in a way only master director Satoshi Kon could.
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